At Bridgwater & Taunton College we value and celebrate the diversity in our student cohort and staff team.

The Equality & Diversity Policy demonstrates our commitment to equal opportunity for all those working and studying at our college. This policy applies at all times to staff, students, customers and suppliers. All users have the right to be treated equally, with dignity and respect and without being subjected to discrimination.

Bridgwater & Taunton College endorses the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s ‘working definition’ of antisemitism, which reads as follows:

“Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”

This endorsement is complimented by our ongoing commitment to uphold the statutory duty to protect freedom of expression under Section 43 of the Education (No. 2) Act (1986).

The College’s Equality & Diversity Annual Report summarises key actions that we have taken towards the achievement of equality & diversity during the last academic year.

Documents

• Equality & Diversity Policy
• Equality Objective
• Personal Care Policy & Procedures
• FE Additional Learning Support Policy & Procedure
• Gender Pay Gap Report
• 2018 Trade Union Facility Time Publication