The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment.
"We want everyone to feel welcome…"
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Here at Inspire Education Group (IEG), Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) is of utmost importance to us. We want everyone to feel welcome, included, valued and accepted within our College communities, striving continuously towards this in various ways.
IEG is committed to ensuring the promotion of equality of opportunity. Our commitment is to go beyond legislation and to be recognised as a leader of equality, diversity and inclusion. In doing so recognising the contributions of all and celebrating difference, to improve the lives of those in the IEG community.
We do not tolerate any forms of harassment including sexual harassment and violence, discrimination, prejudice or bullying of any kind.
We proudly achieved the Rainbow Flag Award, delivered by carefully selected LGBTQ+ youth organisations in collaboration with The Kite Trust.
Looking forward
- To create a positive and inclusive environment for all staff and students where everyone feels valued and respected
- To create a climate where all forms of discriminatory and bullying behaviour is effectively challenged
- To focus on positive LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility
- To go above and beyond to support refugees and those seeking asylum
- To recognise people’s differences and celebrate diversity
- To foster positive community relationships
- To showcase excellence and celebrate a diverse and inclusive workforce
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Group has been set up to provide a structured strategic and operational forum to advance EDI across IEG. We have 5 special interest workings groups (SIGs) who will report into the EDI Group and have an action plan to raise awareness:
- LGBTQ+
- Asylum Seekers and Refugees
- Anti-Racism
- Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
- Disability
- Refresh our Strategic Plan
- Induction programmes for new staff
- Staff meetings
- Staff development//training sessions
- Student tutorial programme
- College website and Intranet
- Schemes of Learning and teaching resources
- Meetings and minutes with Student Council, Governors
- Job advertisements and recruitment documentation
Core Group
The purpose of the EDI Core Group is to provide a structured strategic and operational forum to advance EDI across the Inspire Education Group.
Special Interest Working Groups will report into the EDI Group. These include:
- LGBTQ+
- Asylum Seekers and Refugees
- Anti-Racism
- Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
- Disability
