Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Action Plan
Sept 2016- Sept 2018
Draft V1
The Equality and Diversity Action Plan is reviewed termly. Regular monitoring of the plan takes place at the Equality and Diversity Steering Group meetings and at CMT. Evidence of progress is regularly presented to the Board of Governors. This version is to be taken termly to the E&D Steering group, CMT, C&Q and will be formally approved through Board of Governors in Dec 16.
Objective 1: Curriculum and Quality
1.1 Further improve the analysis of ‘Transitions out’ data to analyse and address under-performance of any groups and ensure long term goals are achieved as per EHC plans. / Expected milestones:
1. Audit of transitions data
2. Collection of transitions data (at 6 and 12 monthly updates with any feedback responses captured)
Data analysis and report planned into CMT agenda indicating how any areas of underperformance are investigated and addressed / Sept16-March 17
Ongoing to 2018
April 2017 & termly / AP – Q
Data Officer
Asst Transitions Officer
AP – Q
Data Officer
AP – Q
VP- Ac / § Data will show all students move on to a positive progression outcome in line with targets.
§ College offer meets the needs of all students.
Review of curriculum offer in line with progression data outcomes.
1.2 Review the impact of learner achievements against targets for EDI through analysis of learner written reviews / Expected milestones:
1. Tutor reviews to contain EDI reference in line with targets
2. Target cache with EDI aspects built into Databridge
3. Dept. team meetings to have this action as minuted agenda point / April 2017 and annually
Sept 2016 & ongoing
Termly from Sept ‘16 / AP-TL CAMs
Ap-Q
VP-Ac
AP-TL
CAMs
AP- TL
AP- SS / § Learners have EDI understanding and make personal developments in this area
§ That audits of written reviews show that all learners are having EDI issues addressed meaningful
1.3 Review the impact of support to employers on guidance & advice on their safeguarding, bullying and harassment awareness & policies for QAC students on Employment Pathways courses and work placements / Expected milestones:
1. Employer survey data and report
2. Audit of online system checks for those in the workplace through Employment Pathways team
3. Quality reports
4. Build actions into Employment pathways strategy and planning / July 2016 and annually
Termly to CMT, C&Q and BoG
Dec ‘16 / AP – Q
AP- EP
EPM
AP-Q
AP- Q
AP-EP / § Learners are kept safe and treated with respect and dignity in the workplace
§ Employer policy supports learner wellbeing
1.4 Maintain good levels of student attendance at E&D steering group and the Student Services Forum (governors) / Expected milestones:
1. Minutes of EDI and Student Services Meetings show at least two students in attendance / Termly
(as per meeting plan) / CAMs
AP- TL
AP-SS / § Students are at the forums to ensure their voices are represented and heard
1.5 Further develop resources and process of issue for Assistive, augmentative and adaptive technologies / Expected milestones:
1.Updated ILT strategy
2 ILT and SLT meeting minutes
3.Flow chart for process of ILT requests / Dec 2016
Termly from Sept ‘16 & ongoing / VP Ac
AP- SS
Asst Tech Officer
SLT / § Learners have opportunity of access to AAT resources as needed to meet changing communication needs of cohort
§ Staff clarity on process of request and issue of communication resources (ILT/AAT)
1.6 Relevant policies, procedures and handbooks provided to always be fully accessible to staff and students / Expected milestones:
1.Periodic reviews of policies
2 All policies available on the Intranet for staff and students / April 2014 / AP-TL
AP-SS
VP-Ac
VP-CS
All formats dept / No learner or staff member is disadvantaged when needing to access relevant college documentation
Objective 2: Human Resources
2.1 Review the benefits of on-line E&D and other training for staff in relation to QAC ‘training & dev’ & workforce plans / Expected milestones:
1.Data on use of online training
2 Report and proposal to CMT and EDI Steering on ongoing training use / Termly from Sept 16 / DHR
VP –CS / · On-line training available ongoing for all QAC staff in various formats as required
2.2 Continue to offer regular essential staff training events to ensure the increasing level and complexity of student need is fully met / Expected milestones:
1 Minutes from Initial assessment panels outline need
2.Twilight training plan
3.Quality report on Twilight training
4.HR report on staff T&D / Monthly
Termly
Termly / Admissions
Data Officer
D-HR
VP -Q / § Learners benefit from a highly trained workforce
§ Increased staff confidence
2.3 Conduct an audit of staff (including Governors) to ensure their ethnic profile matches that of the changing learner population and reflects a wide range of disabilities. / Expected milestones:
1.Staff Audit and report
2 Recommendations for change to CMT, EDI Steering Group and BoG. / April 2017 and annually / DHR
D- Gov
VP-CS / § As little imbalance as possible between staff and student population and clarity of direction for any required improvements.
Objective 3: Governance
3.1 Governors to receive regular reports on the progress on E&D action plan, Investors in Diversity and outcomes from E&D Steering group / Expected milestones:
1.VPs reports
2 Quality reports
3 Governor feedback
4. Student feedback
5. Governor with EDI responsibility to attend all steering group meetings / Dec 2016 & ongoing / VP-Ac
VP- CS
AP-Q
Lead E&D Gov. / § Students and staff benefit from a Governor EDI champion and well-informed governors for monitoring the impact of College practices and policies.
Objective 4: Corporate Services
4.1 Systematic monitoring of attendance at open days to ensure no particular groups are being deterred from pursuing an application to the college / Expected milestones:
1.Marketing reports and analysis
2.VP- CS reports to BoG
3.CMT minutes / Feb 17 and termly / VP- CS
Marketing manager / § No particular groups of students are deterred from applying to the college after attending an Open Day
4.2 Ensure the fundraising process is clear and fair and followed by all staff across the organisation / Expected milestones:
1. Fundraising reports, interim and annual, to CMT and Governors
2. Fundraising Team Meeting minutes
3. Completed proposal forms / Termly, fortnightly / FR & Grants Manager
VP – CS / § All groups have equal opportunity to put forwards projects and ideas for fundraising, each looked at and progressed fairly.
4.3 Fundraising events and activities to be as inclusive and supportive as possible for staff, students, general public and other stakeholders to ensure that no group is disadvantaged (compliant within H&S remit) / Expected milestones:
1. Fundraising reports, interim and annual, to CMT and Governors
2. Fundraising Team Meeting minutes
3. Participant records / Termly,
fortnightly / FR & Grants Manager
VP – CS / § People are encouraged and supported to get involved and support QAC
§ Them and their support is made to feel valued and important
Objective 5: External Recognition
5.1 Achieve re-accreditation of Investors in Diversity Stage 2 Award / Expected milestones:
1. Completion of review action plan
2 Achieve award / Nov 16
March 17 / VP- Ac
AP-Q
CMT & all staff / § Raise the external profile of standards of EDI via marketing to attract a diverse and wide range of new applicants. / .
5.2 Investigate benefits of Investors in Diversity stage 3 Award to QAC (IiD leadership) / Expected milestones:
1.Complete a review to include costings and benefits
2. CMT decision made on if and when IiD3 should commence / April 2017
May 2016 / AP Q
VP- Ac
CMT / § Raise the external profile of standards of EDI leadership via marketing to attract a diverse and wide range of new applicants and stakeholders to QAC. And to have IiD leadership as part of the QAC Consultancy offer
5.3 Achieve Investors in People Accreditation / Expected milestones:
1. Action plan for IiP produced
2. Share requirements and actions with all staff through Twilights, CMT & meetings
3. Review progress against plan
4. Accreditation assessment / Sept 16
Oct 16
Dec 16
April 2017 / DVi
VP – Ac
All managers
CMT
DVi / § Raise the external and internal profile of QAC’s commitment to staff.
§ Improve staff morale and motivation of and in QAC
Achievements and progress since 2013
1. Significantly improved quality of departmental analysis and reporting of performance data which ensure timely and appropriate action to address under-performance of any groups (EPRs)
2. The systematic auditing of data relating to courses to check no particular groups are under-represented (through EPRs) including the improved review, reporting and analysis of attendance at CLUB (Enrichment) through the MIS.
3. An improved planning and promotion of E and D within lessons including review and audit of quality through OTL and Adv. Practitioner role.
4. An improved baseline assessment of lower entry level PfL learners to ensure their specific and often complex needs is fully met.
5. Effective information sharing between Initial Assessment process and Estates Group to ensure the accommodation plan (3 year) includes solutions to meet the expected future complexity of learner needs
6. Systematic monitoring and reporting on the response to requests for adaptations to the environment now in place through the Estates group
7. Regular monitoring of attendance from open days is in place to ensure no particular groups are being deterred from pursuing an application to the college
8. Improved consistency of reporting and analysis of complaints across all of the QAC services using the MIS and joined up systems across areas
9. Significant improvements made to the behavioural provision and analysis of incidents that show impact of developments on a positive student experience
10. An effective system is now in place for regular review of marketing materials, to continuously improve the promotion of EDI and meet IiD award expectations and monitoring.
11. Governors now routinely receive regular reports on the progress on E&D action plan, Investors in Diversity and outcomes from E&D Steering group
12. Higher levels of promotion of EDI on Social Media and QAC website
13. Achieved Investors in Diversity stage 2.
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