Welcome

Leeds City College values social and cultural diversity and seeks to promote the equality and respect of all staff, students and individuals to whom it provides services.

The college aims to provide conditions which encourage everyone to participate in learning and actively combats harassment and bullying.

The college has a fundamental belief and commitment to the right of everyone to be given equal access to opportunities and treated with dignity and respect, regardless of:

• age
• disability/learning difficulties
• ethnic origin
• gender
• marital status or domestic responsibilities
• religion or belief
• sexual orientation
• socio-economic background

We hope you will find Leeds City College to be an inclusive and welcoming organisation.

Policies and Statements

• Our Single Equality Scheme
• Disability Statement
• Harassment and Bullying (Dignity at Work)

Promoting Equality

Coming soon…

Challenging Inequality

• Harassment and Bullying Policy
• Customer Care and Complaints Policy

Involvement Strategy

Coming soon…

Legal Duties

• Public Sector Equality Duties Overview
• Review of the Disability Equality Scheme Action Plans 2006-09
• Review of the Gender Equality Scheme Action Plans 2007-10
• Review of the Race Equality Scheme Action Plans 2008-09
• Review of Impact Assessment Actions to 31 March 2010

Useful Links

– Equality and Human Rights Commission
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is woking to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

– Equality Challenge Unit
http://www.ecu.ac.uk/
The Equality Challenge Unit provides advice and support to the higher education sector in the area of equality and diversity.

– Stop Hate UK
http://www.stophateuk.org/
Stop Hate UK is a national charity that provides anonymous, independent reporting and support to people affected by Hate crime.