Our EDI Commitments
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Statements and Commitments
At Exeter College we celebrate the diversity brought to us by our learners and staff and aim to foster equality, equity and fairness for all College members and stakeholders.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitments:
Empower our learners and employees to be themselves; embrace uniqueness, respect differences, and build confidence and a sense of belonging.
Create an environment which recognises that not everyone starts from the same place and provide differentiated support within the college community to overcome barriers to learning and thrive.
Ensure that learners, their parents or guardians, staff, visitors, employers and stakeholders are treated with dignity, respect, and equality.
Continue to develop, promote and embrace the statutory requirements of a fully inclusive, physically accessible College for our learners and staff, targeting and encouraging potentially disadvantaged or under-represented groups.
Demonstrate a clear commitment to EDI in our inclusive learning, teaching and assessment practices.
Work within our communities to be a leader in the area of inclusion and accessibility to advance the equality of opportunity and fair access for all.
Ensure staff and students are equipped to recognise diversity and challenge discrimination. Bullying, harassment and discrimination are never tolerated. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of equality, diversity and inclusion policies, procedures and practices through our EDI Steering Group.
Continuously learn from each other.
What this means:
- Our Learners are at the heart of our college community and all that we do
- Use our Learner and Staff Voice to help shape our communications, policies and processes
- All who learn and work here have the opportunity to participate fully and achieve their full potential
- Physical, social, digital and economic barriers to access are minimised
- The environment is welcoming and supportive
- Outstanding teaching and learning are the key to our success
- All who work or study here accept the responsibility to uphold equality and show fairness, courtesy and respect to others
- Acting on our responsibilities for the communities we serve
- Be open to discussion for change and constant reflection
- Share our celebration of EDI
What Ofsted said about us:
“Learners feel safe on college campuses. This is because college leaders and staff have created a positive environment and a culture where bullying and harassment are never tolerated. Learners and apprentices demonstrate highly respectful attitudes towards all aspects of college life. Learners feel very comfortable talking to teachers or other staff about their concerns or worries.”
