Policy
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We're committed to an inclusive, respectful and accessible place to learn and work, where the diversity of our learners, team and partners is recognised, valued and celebrated. This policy applies to our team, learners, employers, partners, subcontractors and visitors, and includes our business code of ethics.
At a glance
- Zero tolerance of discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation.
- Reasonable adjustments so everyone can take part fully.
- Inclusive learning, with varied assessment and materials that reflect diverse perspectives.
- Decisions on merit, never on personal characteristics.
- Data used to improve, closing gaps in participation and achievement.
- Ethical business, with honesty, transparency and accountability.
Our vision
We aim to:
- Build a team and learner community that reflects the local and wider population.
- Make inclusion part of everyday practice.
- Provide accessible learning that meets individual needs, including additional learning needs.
- Keep improving through feedback, data and best practice.
- Challenge discriminatory behaviour and attitudes, and promote respectful, professional interactions.
- Adapt our policies and practice as needs, law and expectations change.
Our commitment
We're an equal opportunities training provider. We don't tolerate discrimination, harassment or victimisation on the basis of:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage or civil partnership
- Pregnancy or maternity
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
To achieve this, we make reasonable adjustments, promote a culture free from harassment, review our equality data and feedback, embed British values and the Prevent duty in our training, and use AI and digital technology safely and ethically.
Our principles
- Equal opportunities. Decisions about employment, progression, learner support and development are based on merit and need, not personal characteristics.
- Embracing diversity. Diversity makes our learning, ideas and organisation stronger.
- Inclusion. Everyone should feel valued, heard and supported to reach their potential.
- Zero tolerance. No discrimination, bullying, harassment or victimisation, in learning or at work.
- Accessibility. Reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice, so people with disabilities, learning differences or health conditions can take part fully.
- Compliance. We follow the Equality Act 2010, the Human Rights Act 1998, the Prevent duty guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Everyone's part
- Our leaders set our direction on equality, monitor our performance and make sure we have the resources and training we need.
- Our managers promote inclusive behaviour, agree reasonable adjustments and make sure their teams complete equality and safeguarding training.
- Our whole team puts this policy into practice, identifies learners' needs early, offers varied assessment methods and challenges discriminatory behaviour professionally and promptly.
- Our delivery teams make sure learning materials reflect diverse perspectives and are accessible, including online.
- Employers keep an inclusive workplace, support reasonable adjustments and provide a safe environment for apprentices.
- Learners treat others with respect, follow this policy and their employer's expectations, and report any discrimination they experience or see.
If something goes wrong
Anyone who unlawfully discriminates against or harasses another person may face disciplinary action or removal from their programme. Victimising someone for raising a concern, or for supporting someone else to raise one, is strictly prohibited.
You can raise a concern with your coach, through our complaints and appeals process, or, where someone's safety is at risk, with our safeguarding team on 0116 235 8000 or safeguarding@traintogetherltd.co.uk.
Our business code of ethics
We conduct our business ethically, professionally and transparently, guided by:
- Integrity: honest and transparent action.
- Respect: valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
- Excellence: high quality training and service.
- Accountability: taking responsibility for our decisions and their outcomes.
We commit to protecting confidentiality and personal data, treating every learner and colleague fairly, providing high quality and inclusive training, working with employers to ensure ethical practice, and using technology, including AI, safely and without bias.
Related policies: Additional learning support · Complaints and appeals · Safeguarding and Prevent