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A Question of Equality and Diversity

This presentation explores the concepts of equality and diversity, emphasizing fair treatment and value for differences at Perth College, a registered Scottish charity. Understand the importance of equality, diversity, and protected characteristics in a college community, and the benefits of a diverse environment. Learn what to expect from the college and what is expected of you in promoting respect and embracing opportunities for growth and inclusivity.

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A Question of Equality and Diversity

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  1. A Question of Equality and Diversity Presented by: Type Name Here Type Date Here www.perth.uhi.ac.uk Perth College is a registered Scottish charity, number SC021209.

  2. Questions? What? Why? Who? How?

  3. What is equality? Equality is ……………… ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally, specific to their needs. Equality is not …………. about simply treating people the same.

  4. What is equality? (Source: FRESh)

  5. What is diversity? Diversity aims to recognise, respect and value people’s differences.

  6. Why equality and diversity? • Under the Equality Act 2010 colleges and universities are required to give ‘due regard’ to the need to: • eliminate unlawful discrimination • advance equality of opportunity • promote good relations • for those who have a protected background

  7. What are protected backgrounds? • Age • Disability • Gender Reassignment • Marriage and civil partnership (in employment) • Pregnancy and Maternity • Race • Religion or Belief (including no belief) • Sex • Sexual Orientation

  8. What does equality and diversity mean for Perth College UHI? • As a college we want to ensure: • Fairness • Opportunities • Respect FOR everyone

  9. How will we do this? By ensuring that equality and diversity is at the heart of what we do.

  10. Who are our college community? • Session 2014-2015 • 500+ staff • 7000+ students • age range from under 16 to over 70 • 3.98% of staff identify as having a disability • 449 student PLSPs in place • 21 different ethnic origins • 19 different religions/beliefs • By ensuring that equality and diversity is at the heart of what we do.

  11. How do we know this? Protected characteristic information is gathered through the application and enrolment processes.

  12. What are the benefits of being in a diverse college community? • you get to meet and work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures • you can develop an important employability skill ……… • ‘working with others’ • (Source: vitae)

  13. What can you expect from the college? • Fairness, opportunity and respect, regardless of your background. • A prompt, efficient and fair response when we deal with any enquiry you might make. • A prompt and thorough investigation of any complaint you might make and a conclusion within a reasonable time. • An environment in which good relations between all people is promoted and in which diversity is recognised and valued.

  14. What do we expect from you? • show Respect FOR everyone • take opportunities • challenge your comfort zone

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