Equality & Diversity
Blackburn College is committed to the promotion and development of equality of opportunity, and valuing and celebrating the diversity of all its staff and students.
We provide a safe and supportive environment which values individuals equally, regardless of:
- Age
- Social Background
- Disability
- Ethnic origin
- Gender
- Religion or belief
- Trans
- Sexual orientation
The College is home to people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds with diverse beliefs, values and abilities. We aim to meet the needs of all individuals and encourage them to share their experiences and beliefs.
We welcome students with learning difficulties and disabilities and support them according to their needs. If you feel you need support with learning when you come to college, we can arrange an interview with our Additional Learning Support team. Assessment will be treated discreetly and in confidence.
Download our Disability Statement
Blackburn College is responsive to the needs and diversity of the local community and the success of all our students are at the heart of everything we do. We work collaboratively with a range of community organisations and other partners to tackle social exclusion, address discrimination and promote community cohesion.
We want everyone to feel comfortable and secure enough to be themselves; we do not tolerate harassment, bullying, victimisation or discrimination. We will endeavour to provide information relating to the documents we produce in other formats and languages. If you require this type of support, please contact the Equalities Manager by telephone on 01254 292419.
Blackburn College has developed an approach to undertaking Equality Impact Assessment’s (EIA) and has in place a supporting EIA proforma which outlines our approach. You can find details of this in our Single Equality Scheme document which you can download using the link below. Our Single Equality Scheme incorporates the goals of our college Equality and Diversity Strategy
For further information on any aspect of our approach to Equality & Diversity, or to access the assessments undertaken, please contact our Equalities Manager on 01254 292419 or email thehub@blackburn.ac.uk
Single Equality Scheme
Single Equality Statement
Blackburn College’s Equality Objectives have been set against the College’s Single Equality Scheme (SES) 2010 – 2013 which outlines the College’s key goals / objectives to ensure that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is built into all aspects our work both internally and externally. These Equality Objectives will be reviewed through a process of annual Action Planning and Target Setting over the four year period.
Blackburn College is committed to Equality of Opportunity for all students, staff and governors. To view our College objectives please click on the link below:
Equality Objectives 2012-2016
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