Equality and Diversity at SGUL

Our Commitment

SGUL is proud of its diverse staff and student body. The institution is committed to creating a positive working and learning environment where all people are treated with dignity and respect, and everyone is encouraged to perform to their maximum potential. The institutional Equal Opportunities Policy (link) outlines this commitment.

New! Progress report 2008 – 2010

The Institution has made excellent progress against outcomes identified in its 2008 Equality Audit.  Please click here to find out more.

Equality and Diversity Manager: Advice

The Equality and Diversity Manager acts as a resource to the whole institution and provides information, practical support and advice on general equality and diversity issues. This includes giving tailored advice to staff and students within the institution on individual cases.
This may mean that occasionally, the Equality and Diversity Manager may be privy to confidential information from more than one source.
However she will treat all disclosures in strictest confidence unless:-

1.      The person concerned gives consent to break confidentiality;
2.      To prevent a risk of serious harm to the individual or others;
3.      When required by Law; or,
4.      When ordered by a Court.

The Equality and Diversity Committee The Equality and Diversity Committee considers all issues of equality and diversity at SGUL, including issues arising from employee and student affairs. It makes recommendations through the Strategy Planning and Resources Committee (SPARC) for changes in SGUL policy, and oversees Equality and Diversity issues at SGUL on behalf of SPARC.  The Equality and Diversity Committee makes regular reports to Council.

The Nine Strands of Equality Protected by the Law

Age
Disability and the Draft Disability Equality Scheme
Gender 
Race
Religion and Belief
Sexual Orientation
Transgender

Marriage & Civil Partnership

Pregnancy & Maternity

For more details on the Strands or on Bullying and Harassment, please click on the relevant links. These sections include further institutional policies relating to these Strands.

Equality Impact Assessments

An Equality Impact Assessment is a method used to check that new or existing policies, procedures or practices do not directly or indirectly discriminate against people on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation or gender reassignment. These are currently carried out by the Equality and Diversity Manager in consultation with those who operate and/or are affected by the policies, procedures or practices. 

Equality and Diversity Training

The institutional Equality and Diversity Training Programme helps staff to update their knowledge on currrent legislation and ensures they continue to maintain excellent practice in their day to day work.   Our training is inclusive of all strands.  The Online Training is followed up by a three hour experiential training session.  New and existing staff can book themselves onto the next available session by signing up directly  on the staff development page.

Contact
Kea Horvers
Equality and Diversity Manager
Email khorvers@sgul.ac.uk,
Telephone 020 8725 0605

 TR 8 July 2011