Equality of Opportunity
We aim to ensure that all staff and students are treated equally regardless of age, disability, race, colour, national, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation, or any other irrelevant or unjustifiable reason.
We aim to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment in which differences and diversity are welcomed and respected.
We expect all staff and students to treat others with equal courtesy and respect. We have a clear policy and an active working group, which works to ensure these aims are upheld throughout the college.
Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College operates under the Newcastle College Group Disability Equality Scheme and the Race Equality Statement, we also have a Disability Statement "Providing Opportunities for Students with Support Needs" which explains what help can be made available whilst on the course, during examinations and assessments, and with welface or counselling arrangements. This is available in a variety of formats-eg large text or it can be read to you.
If you feel you are the victim of discrimination, harassment or bullying or you observe this taking place, we would like to know about this so that we can take action. Please inform your personal tutor or any member of staff in Student Services.
The Equality and Diversity Policy and the "Providing Opportunities" booklet are available from Student Services.