“The changes and challenges that we face across the UK, and internationally, mean that people need to be able to engage with education and training throughout their lives. This will be needed as people adapt to technological changes and to changing practices; as we ensure that people in low-skilled, low-pay sectors are not left behind, as disadvantaged groups suffer from limited opportunities to get into good quality jobs and progress within them; as we move urgently towards a carbon-neutral, green economy; and in responding to changes in the labour market and economic shocks.†The College of the Future Report
The Remote Learning Group is fully committed to all aspects of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as they relate to and impact upon all of our stakeholders. As a Group we recognise that diversity is a positive attribute and force which brings a multitude of benefits. By placing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our organisation, we will, as a result, embrace and reflect all of the many aspects of our diverse workforce and international student population.
We are committed to ensuring that all forms of prejudice and unfair discrimination are unacceptable and challenged. We continuously implement ‘unconscious bias’ policies, procedures, training and awareness initiatives to limit the influence of individual characteristics and preferences and improve our standards and practices. Marketing materials, promotional messages and information we share aims to support equality of access and opportunities for the individuals, businesses and communities we serve.
The purpose of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy is to demonstrate the Remote Learning Group’s commitment to ensuring all students, members of staff and stakeholders are treated equally, and that diversity is valued in line with the Equality Act 2010.
The Remote Learning Group’s (EDI) Policy is our framework for continuous improvement to ensure we work together towards achieving equality for all, and move beyond compliance in securing excellence in all areas of our work.
Our EDI Policy relates to:
- All Members of the Governing Body.
- All Members of Staff (prospective and current).
- Former Members of Staff (in some circumstances).
- All Students (prospective and current).
- Former Students (in some circumstances).
- All Contractors, Partners and third-party providers.
- All Remote Visitors and Volunteers.
The Governing Body carries the ultimate responsibility, under the law for ensuring the Remote Learning Group (RLG) Limited meets the requirements of our accreditation bodies, organisations and partners. In particular, Governors set and maintains the strategic direction of the RLG and monitor our performance and targets through regular reports.