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Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
Winstanley College is committed to creating an inclusive environment that is pro-active in the way that it respects Equality and Diversity for all. This means three things for students and staff:
Firstly, even though we are aware of the differences caused by, for example, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, physical ability or health status, age or socio-economic background, college aims to respond to these differences in a way that meets your needs both as an individual and as someone who may feel affiliation to particular groups. We want to give you the opportunity to work or study in an environment where you feel safe, respected and appreciated and where your voice can be heard.
Secondly, College needs to provide a learning environment that helps each individual student to learn effectively and each member of staff to develop. Your learning and development needs – however individual they are – should be met and supported by College.
Thirdly we would like you to be aware of, and participate in, your local community and in the vibrant and dynamic multi-ethnic, multi-racial and multi-cultural world of Britain today. Our commitment to you means, therefore, that we encourage you to be involved in your local community, particularly in the working world and in the wider European and world community.
Our Commitment
We have a commitment to equality and recognise the right to be different (diversity). We will try to create a college ethos that recognises and welcomes the individuals right to be an individual.
As a member of the College community we all have a part to play to ensure we show Zero Tolerance when addressing issues of bullying, harassment or interference with the equality and diversity rights of any individual.
Students describe the college as one big community, which they are immensely proud to belong to. They enjoy attending college and find the environment welcoming, inclusive, caring and friendly.
Ofsted 2025
Each year our EDI Steering Group (made up of 10 staff members and the Student Union’s Equality and Diversity Officer) hold a variety of events, and celebrations to celebrate the college’s diverse community and promote inclusivity, such as;
- Black History Month
- Culture Day
- International Women’s Day
- Pride
To read our full EDI policy please follow the link below:
FREDIE
Winstanley College is committed to fostering an inclusive environment by harnessing the power of FREDIE: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. The FREDIE values are borne out in the culture of the college, the celebration of events, and a range of college societies.
Please click here for more information
Bronze Race and Conscious Equality Charter Mark
We are proud to have achieved the Bronze Race and Conscious Equality Charter Mark which demonstrates our commitment to action and improvement in relation to race equality in all aspects of our work. We celebrate the diverse backgrounds of the staff and students who make up the Winstanley community and are consciously aware of unconscious bias and how this affects outcomes.
To contact our EDI Steering Group please complete the form below. Please navigate to the bottom of the page to see pictures of our recent EDI events.
