Race Equality Policy Statement
Doncaster College wishes to be recognised by the community as
an organisation which provides good employment and educational
opportunities for people from ethnic minorities and we wish
individuals who apply to us as a student, or an employee, to know
that they will receive fair treatment and be considered solely on
their ability. Therefore, our policies aim to ensure that people
from ethnic minorities receive treatment that is fair, equitable
and consistent with their skills and abilities. Our practices are
reviewed regularly to ensure they provide equality of opportunity,
selection, promotion and training of staff and in the recruitment
and education of students.
Doncaster College is committed to an Equality, Diversity &
Race Equality Policy in that it recognises its social, moral and
statutory duty to employ people from ethnic minorities and will do
all that is practicable to meet this responsibility.
The College welcomes the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
as an amendment to the Race Relations Act 1976 and will actively
promote good race relations between people of different racial
groups and race equality.
The College monitors the composition of the workforce, student
population and its policies and procedures to ensure it is
promoting good race relations, racial equality and eliminating
discrimination. Members of staff and students are requested to
co-operate in the monitoring process.
In the context of Doncaster College, race equality means:
- all individuals are entitled to equal rights and the same
opportunities, regardless of racial group;
- seeking to identify and eliminate racism whether overt, covert
or by omission;
- working to ensure equal access to all learning programmes and
resources;
- encouraging, supporting and helping all students and staff to
achieve their potential.
A full copy of the Equality, Diversity & Race Equality
Policy is available from the Learning Resource Centre, Reception
and the College Intranet.
The senior member of staff responsible for equality, diversity
and race equality is Diane Bailey.
If a College Manager receives a complaint relating to
equality, diversity and race equality it will be investigated
immediately and appropriate action will be taken.
College Culture
We have created an open and friendly atmosphere in the
College. We make sure that no one person, or group of people, feels
isolated and uncomfortable in the College. The College is committed
to promoting good race relations and challenging racism and racial
harassment.
We will not allow any students, or staff, to be discriminated
against.
Our Equality, Diversity and Race Equality policy is part of
our effort to maintain a learning and working environment that is
free from discrimination, harassment, exploitation and
intimidation.
What is harassment, bullying and discrimination?
Harassment and bullying is any inappropriate behaviour which
leads a person to feel less able to continue with their studies or
work, or which affects the dignity of any person or group of
people. Harassment may happen often or be a single incident. It can
take many forms such as unnecessary physical contact or creating an
unpleasant or intimidating environment at the College.
Examples are given below:
- Physical contact such as touching, patting or assault;
gestures; intimidating or aggressive behaviour
- Verbal unwelcome remarks, suggestions and propositions;
malicious gossip; insults; jokes and banter; racist comments and
jokes
- Non-verbal offensive literature, racist literature, pictures,
graffiti and computer images; isolation or non co-operation; and
being excluded from social activities.
Such behaviour/comments may refer specifically to an
individual's ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation and
gender.
Discrimination is treating an individual differently or
unfairly because of their sex, marital status, sexual preference,
colour, ethnic origin, age, disability or trade union
membership.
How do I deal with harassment, bullying and
discrimination?
If you think you have been, or are being, harassed, bullied or
discriminated against, you should get help as soon as possible. You
can ask for advice from a Counsellor, your tutor or any member of
staff.