Bedford College is committed to the promotion and development of
equality and diversity. We aim to provide a working and learning
environment which values individuals equally, regardless of age,
disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or
re-orientation, marital status, religion, belief or trade union
membership.
The College is home to people from a range of cultures and
backgrounds with a variety of beliefs, attitudes, values and
abilities. We encourage everyone to share their experiences and
celebrate the diversity of the College.
Discrimination exists in many forms. Everyone should ensure that
their behaviour is not discriminatory and does not make any other
person feel uncomfortable. The College will not tolerate
harassment, bullying, victimisation or discrimination, and has
procedures in place to deal with, and provide support for,
individuals involved in such incidents.
The College monitors the ethnicity, age, gender and disability
of its students to ensure that it is representative of the local
community and gives everyone the opportunity to progress towards
their chosen goal.
The College takes seriously its commitments under the Race
Relations (Amendment) Act, the Disability Discrimination Act and
all other equal opportunities legislation.
For more information, please refer to the Single
Equality Scheme, Diversity
Strategy and the Harrassment/Bullying
procedure.
Equality and Diversity Policy
Bedford College is committed to the promotion
and advancement of equality and diversity for its staff and
students. We aim to provide a learning and working
environment which values individuals equally and does not
disadvantage individuals by discriminating on any grounds including
age, disability, gender (sex), gender reassignment, marriage or
civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief
and sexual orientation.
This policy explains our role and your role in
ensuring that the College is and will continue to be a fair and
inclusive place to learn and work.
View the Equality and
Diversity Policy