Equality and Diversity

Barnfield College is committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination and to promoting equality of opportunity by fostering an atmosphere of mutual harmony and respect among all its potential and existing students and staff regardless of their age, disability, gender, race, nationality or ethnic origin, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, learning difficulty, religion or belief, sexual orientation or gender reassignment.

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 discrimination by or against any of its learners or staff. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any way, you can use the College complaints procedure to get a quick and just settlement. Your complaint will be taken seriously and dealt with fairly.

Personal safety is a basic requirement for effective learning and teaching. The College will not tolerate harassment or bullying of any kind. If harassment, bullying or victimisation of or by learners or staff is proved, the College has procedures in place to deal with, and provide support for, individuals affected by such incidents and to take disciplinary action against perpetrators.

The College welcomes learners and staff with disability or impairment, and aims to enable inclusion in all aspects of college life. To this end it seeks to provide easily accessible, responsive, supportive and high quality education and training, employment opportunities and services for all its students, staff and customers.

Through our enrichment programme, curriculum, tutorial activity, marketing, as an employer and in other appropriate ways, the College will actively celebrate the diversity of its membership.

The College is committed to serving the whole community fairly and equally. It values and respects everyone within and outside the college community.
We have developed a Single Equality Scheme that describes how the College will work towards achieving its objectives ensuring that all members of the College are treated fairly. The scheme incorporates the Disability, Race and Gender Duties.

To view our Single Equality Scheme click on the link below: