1.2, EQ Develop analyses of Dec 15 EQ Evidence used to improve Analyses complete. Gaps in achievement 1.3 student achievement rates services for staff and Gaps identified. reduced. by religion and belief and students. Actions taken to respond sexual orientation, and to issues. investigate causes of any Retention and gaps in achievement. achievement trends. 4.3 EQ Consult on developing a Oct 15 EQ, HR, OD Increased staff awareness Feedback received on The College in its staff equality and diversity of EIA. consultation. policy, planning and network with representation Staff feel more involved in Network established. decision making helps of staff with different decision making. Quality of EIAs to remove barriers protected characteristics to Staff satisfaction. and advance equality act as a forum for for groups who identifying and promoting experience best practice. disadvantage in our society. 1.3 FAC In partnership with ECSA, EQ, FAC, Audits identify barriers Barriers identified are More people with complete audit of all Sep-15 ECSA, SS Staff awareness of barriers removed or mitigated disabilities enrol and campus buildings to identify Jun-16 raised Student satisfaction complete their studies any remaining barriers, and Oct-16 Students report greater rates with resources and successfully act on findings. Jan-17 satisfaction with facilities facilities Commence Forthside Sep 15. Sighthill June 16 Granton Oct 16 Milton Road Jan 17 1.3 FAC Identify and create a Mar 17 FAC, working Staff and students have Quiet room space Staff and students of suitable space for a quiet with EQ increased awareness of established. all faiths and none room at Midlothian campus. purpose of Quiet rooms. Student and staff feel welcomed and Quiet room facilities feedback on use of supported in College improved. room. Student and staff satisfaction levels.
1.2, 1.3 EQ Develop analyses of student achievement rates by religion and belief and sexual orientation, and investigate causes of any gaps in achievement. Dec 15 EQ Evidence used to improve services for staff and students. Analyses complete. Gaps identified. Actions taken to respond to issues. Retention and achievement trends. Gaps in achievement reduced. 4.3 EQ Consult on developing a staff equality and diversity network with representation of staff with different protected characteristics to act as a forum for identifying and promoting best practice. Oct 15 EQ, HR, OD Increased staff awareness of EIA. Staff feel more involved in decision making. Feedback received on consultation. Network established. Quality of EIAs Staff satisfaction. The College in its policy, planning and decision making helps to remove barriers and advance equality for groups who experience disadvantage in our society. 1.3 FAC In partnership with ECSA, complete audit of all campus buildings to identify any remaining barriers, and act on findings. Commence Forthside Sep 15. Sighthill June 16 Granton Oct 16 Milton Road Jan 17 Sep-15 Jun-16 Oct-16 Jan-17 EQ, FAC, ECSA, SS Audits identify barriers Staff awareness of barriers raised Students report greater satisfaction with facilities Barriers identified are removed or mitigated Student satisfaction rates with resources and facilities More people with disabilities enrol and complete their studies successfully 1.3 FAC Identify and create a suitable space for a quiet room at Midlothian campus. Mar 17 FAC, working with EQ Staff and students have increased awareness of purpose of Quiet rooms. Quiet room facilities improved. Quiet room space established. Student and staff feedback on use of room. Student and staff satisfaction levels. Staff and students of all faiths and none feel welcomed and supported in College
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