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Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
Nugent-education adheres to all aspects of the equal opportunities agenda, in terms of all aspects of discrimination (race, gender, disabilities, employment and so on – see annex 1 at the bottom of this page). We welcome diversity amongst our employees, employers and participants. Our after school activities as well as children’s educational activities and all workshops from music to crafts are delivered to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including adults and children.
In relation to staff, the policy and practice of the Nugent-Education ensures that all the staff are afforded equal opportunities within employment and that entry into employment with the company and the progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job is the primary consideration. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant or member of staff will be treated less favorably than another because of his or her sex, marital status, sexual orientation, racial group, or disability.
In relation to participants, we aim to provide creative and educational workshops of excellent quality.
Race Equality Policy
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and good race relations and avoiding racial discrimination.
1. Background
2. The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000, has placed a general duty on public authorities and organizations like ours in carrying out its functions, to have due regard to the need to:
o eliminate unlawful racial discrimination
o promote equality of opportunity; and
o promote good relations between people of different racial groups
3. The Act has placed further specific duties on all Institutions to publish a Race Equality Policy and an action plan for its implementation, and to put in place appropriate monitoring and audit to allow for effective assessment of the impact of the policy and constructive development of new policies and the enhancement of existing policies.
4. This policy has been developed with regard to the Code of Practice issued by the Commission for Racial Equality.
Commitment
5. We will ensure that in the conduct of all its activities, steps are taken to avoid the occurrence of racial discrimination, whether direct or indirect, and to promote good relations between different racial groups.
6. Any unlawful discriminatory behavior, including harassment or bullying by individuals or groups, will be regarded extremely seriously and could be regarded as grounds for disciplinary action, which may include expulsion or dismissal.
Consultation
7. There will be consultation at all stages in the implementation and review of this policy.
Community partnership
8. We will incorporate into the development and implementation of outreach activities, an awareness of the need to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between different racial groups.
Guidance, support and training
9. Guidance, support and training will be provided to members of staff where necessary.
10. Monitoring and auditing
Contractors and service providers
11. Our procurement policies will address, where appropriate the obligation to promote race equality and good relation between different racial groups.
Review
12. The Race Equality Policy will be reviewed annually to assess its effectiveness..
Publication
13. We will publish the race equality policy and action plan and will update these policies in the light of the annual review (to be on archive on www.nugent-education.co.uk).
14. Race Equality Action Plan (Race Relations Amendment Act 2000)
1. Policy Development and Review
ACTION
a. We (The Directors and staff) will establish an Equal Opportunities Committee.
b. The Equal Opportunities Committee will have overall responsibility for coordination of policy development and the identification of priorities each year.
c. We will:
i. incorporate equality planning into strategic planning and policy development and
ii. make specific provision for race equality issues in strategic plans.
d. We will include consideration of race equality issues and the duty to promote race equality in the development of policies and procedures.
e. We will review our regulations annually in terms of our complaints procedures to ensure that all procedures are fair and equitable and consistently implemented.
f. We will ensure that all permanent and freelance staff receive a copy of this policy, and are briefed on how to implement all notions within all workshops with adults and kids, crafts, music and after school activities as well as children’s educational activities.
g. We aim to review staff disciplinary and grievance procedures to ensure that all procedures are fair and equitable and consistently implemented.
LEGISLATION AND CODES OF PRACTICE – Annex 1
Legislation
· Equal Pay Act 1970
· Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
· Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
· Sex Discrimination Acts 1975, 1986
· Race Relations Act 1976
· Equal Pay (Amendment) Regulations 1983 (Statutory Instruments No: 1794)
· Industrial Tribunal (Rules and Procedure) (Equal Pay Amendments) Regulations 1984 (Statutory Instruments No 1807)
· Disability Discrimination Act 1995
· Employment Protection (Part-time Employees) Regulations 1995
· Occupational Pension Schemes (Equal Access to Membership) Regulations 1995
· Employment Rights Act 1996
· Gender Reassignment Act 1999
· Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favorable Treatment) Regulations 2000
· Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
· Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001
· Fixed Term Employees (Prevention of Less Favorable Treatment) Regulations 2002
· Employment Act 2002
· Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006
· Equality Act 2006
· Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 · Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
E C Legislation
· Equal Pay Directive, 75/117/EEC
· Equal Treatment Directive, 76/207/EEC
· Occupational Social Security Directive, 86/378/EEC
Codes of Practice
· Race Relations Code of Practice for the elimination of racial discrimination and the promotion of equality of opportunity in employment. (Commission for Racial Equality 1 April 1984) Code of Practice for the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sex and marriage and the promotion of equality of opportunity in employment. (Equal Opportunities Commission, Great Britain, 30 April 1985).
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