Equality and Diversity Policy
Equality and diversity is one of our core values at Pearlbay Institute and across the Pearlbay. We recognize that providing equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusion are important factors for the well being our staff and students to help reach their fullest potential. We want our staff and students to familiarize with the diversity of the communities that Pearlbay serve, and we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all by ensuring that equality is embedded in all our activities, policies and decisions
We will;
Our Commitment
We actively promote Equality and Diversity within Pearlbay and outside and we will ensure that discrimination of any kind is eliminated from our environment and support inclusion anyone from any personal background. We will support our staff and students to achieve these targets through raising awareness and providing training where necessary.
We take complaints seriously and if you think a misconduct has occurred, all complaints should be raised informally in the first instance with Institute administrator, Health Counselor or The Program Leader.
Any of the following misconducts should be used to raise a complaint, but are not limited, any other concerns can be raised for we will treat all complaints confidentially and fairly as well as seriously.
Training
All staff at Pearlbay Institute are required to undertake equality, diversity and inclusion training and Personal development appropriate to their role. All new staff will receive equality, diversity and inclusion training as part of their induction.
CHILDREN’S AND STUDENTS’ RIGHTS
At Pearlbay we take seriously about safeguarding children, students and vulnerable adults. If you see any breach of children and student rights and safeguard please raise your concerns immediately to the Head of the Department, Head of Operations.