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EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY Staff, Interns & Student Induction 2019-2020
Dr Godfrey Henry Equality and Diversity Co-ordinator
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EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY Staff, Interns & Student Induction 2019-2020 Dr Godfrey Henry Equality and Diversity Co-ordinator 22/10/2019 Equality and Diversity Interns Induction Training 2019-20 1 Aim of the Presentation Simply put, the
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EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY Staff, Interns & Student Induction 2019-2020
Dr Godfrey Henry Equality and Diversity Co-ordinator
22/10/2019 Equality and Diversity Interns Induction Training 2019-20
Aim of the Presentation
Simply put, the aim is: ‘to introduce staff, interns and students to the key features and importance of the UCB Equality of Opportunity Agenda’
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Explore issues which affects today’s
To introduce the
UCB’s Equality of Opportunity Agenda
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GROUND RULES IN OPERATION
Are you comfortable with these as ground rules? Are they significant to YOUR every day life? Are they important to the equality & diversity agenda? What difference would they make as an equality tool?
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INITIAL IDENTIFICATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
What does the employee need to know and practice to be considered an equality, diversity and rights (anti- discrimination) practitioner? Which of the following do you feel confident in knowing or doing? Please place a or ? or X to indicate your level of confidence with each statement
Key - Very Strong Confidence (Know / Can DO) ? - Average Confidence (Not Sure) X - Very Weak Confidence (Don’t know / Can’t Do)
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SELF-ASSESSMENT ON EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS (ANTI-DISCRIMINATORY) WORK PRACTICE (QUIZ)
I am able to define the term discrimination. I am able to recognise the four main ways discrimination can occur. I recognise the discriminatory effect of prejudice and stereotyping. I am able to recognise the main pieces of anti-discrimination legislation. I am willing to challenge discriminatory behaviour and practices. I know how to report and document discriminatory incidents. I make sure I am aware of the organisation’s equality policies. I develop knowledge and skills through anti-discrimination training. I value diversity. I am committed to fairness, justice, equality, dignity and respect.
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SELF-ASSESSMENT ON EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS (ANTI-DISCRIMINATORY) WORK PRACTICE (CHECKING )
I am able to define the term discrimination. I am able to recognise the four main ways discrimination can
I am able to recognise the main pieces of anti-discrimination legislation. I recognise the discriminatory effect of prejudice and stereotyping. I am willing to challenge discriminatory behaviour and practices. I know how to report and document discriminatory incidents. I make sure I am aware of the organisation’s equality policies. I develop knowledge and skills through anti-discrimination training. I value diversity. I am committed to fairness, justice, equality, dignity and respect.
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SELF-ASSESSMENT ON EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS (ANTI-DISCRIMINATORY) WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENT) What does the employee need to know and practice to be considered an equality, diversity and rights (anti-discriminatory) practitioner?
As Practitioners: All Of These Are Baseline Attributes:
Being able to define the term discrimination. Being able to recognise the four main ways discrimination can
Being able to recognise the main pieces of anti-discrimination legislation. Recognising the discriminatory effect of prejudice and stereotyping. Being willing to challenge discriminatory behaviour and practices. Knowing how to report and document discriminatory incidents. Making sure you are aware of the organisation’s equality policies. Developing knowledge and skills through anti-discrimination training. Valuing diversity. Being committed to fairness, justice, equality, dignity and respect.
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Discrimination, Equality & Society
discrimination, many groups of people in OUR SOCIETY still suffer from the detrimental effects of discrimination. Two seminal moments in Equality Legislation:
ago? – 1970.
2010?
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Practice session,
awareness and promoting proactive actions.
exploring the past, understand the present, and prepare for the future.
person associated with UCB.
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UCB is committed to:
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The diverse, vibrant and tolerant community that is UCB is based upon:
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Equal Opportunities Rights, Responsibilities & Actions
RIGHTS
equality, dignity and respect.
RESPONSIBILITIES
are upheld.
and codes of practice are upheld.
ACTIONS
Warning (Verbal/Written), Suspension, Exclusion/Dismissal.
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Protects people from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of:
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Three general duties by the Equality Act 2010
victimisation
share a protected characteristic and those who do not
protected characteristic and those who do not
Remember:
These duties are the responsibility of everyone: UCB, Staff, Students, Guests, Clients & other Users of UCB.
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THE EQUALITY ACT 2010
Protected Characteristics & Public Sector Equality Duty
Equality & Me?
Age Disability Gender Reassignment Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity Race Religion or Belief Sex Sexual Orientation
Related ‘Human Equality’ Themes
Equality Inequality Diversity Stereotyping, Labelling & Prejudice Difference Redress
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Human Equality’ Themes- Activity
In small groups, take one of the themes below and decide:
Themes:
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENCE
EQUALITY = EQUAL + DIVERSITY = DIFFERENCE + RIGHTS = OWNERSHIP =
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
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UCB Key Policies And Codes Of Practice
(Discrimination, Harassment, Victimisation and Bullying).
Discriminatory Behaviour and Incidents).
All documents can be accessed at: www.ucb.ac.uk, About Us, Policies and Regulations, Equality of Opportunity.
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Reasons For A Written Policy & Codes
facilities and external partners are aware of their rights and responsibilities under the law and the consequences of non-compliance.
discriminatory practice in delivery, and to comply with legislative requirements.
Act 2010.
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EQUALITY LEGISLATION AND FOUR MAIN TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION Plus
Unlawful and unfair discrimination may be classified as:
+ Bullying (including Cyber Bullying) (aka:
the 5th Element)
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Areas Of Grievance
What do the following terms mean? – Discrimination? – Harassment? – Victimisation? – Bullying? What are the consequences?
also break UCB’s equality policies.
What action is needed?
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Protected Characteristics Types of Discrimination Covered by the Equality Act Age Disability Gender Reassignment Race Religion or Belief Sex Sexual Orientation Marriage & Civil Partnership Pregnancy & Maternity
DIRECT DISCRIMINATION Someone is treated less favourably than another person because of a protected characteristic (PC) DISCRIMINATION BY ASSOCIATION Direct discrimination against someone because they associate with another person who possesses a PC
Not Covered Not Covered
DISCRIMINATION BY PERCEPTION Direct discrimination against someone because the others think they possess a particular PC
Not Covered Not Covered
INDIRECT DISCRIMINATION Can occur when you have a rule or policy that applies to everyone but disadvantages a particular PC
Not Covered
HARASSMENT Employees can now complain of behaviour they find
Not Covered Not Covered
HARASSMENT BY A THIRD PARTY Employers are potentially liable for harassment of their staff by people they don’t employ
Not Covered Not Covered
VICTIMISATION Someone is treated badly because they have made/ supported a complaint or grievance under the Act
Equality Act 2010: Protected Characteristics & Discrimination: At A Glance
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BULLYING (The Fifth Element)
Bullying can constitute issues of discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. Bullying is the exercise of power over another person through negative acts or behaviours that undermine him/her personally and/or professionally. Bullying is the abuse of power or position to threaten, abuse, intimidate, insult or criticise; to humiliate and undermine a person so that their confidence and self-esteem is destroyed. Bullying can take the form of shouting, sarcasm, undermining, ignoring, freezing out, sidelining, marking down, derogatory remarks concerning academic / professional performance or constant criticism. Bullying can take the form of vexatious or malicious allegation It may arise from the personal style of the bully and attacks may be irrational, unpredictable and unfair.
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BULLYING
Bullying can be threatening, insulting, abusive, disparaging or intimidating behaviour, which places inappropriate pressure on the recipient or has the effect of isolating or excluding them. Bullying may happen in public or in private and may range from
marginalising and ignoring a person. Bullying can be carried out by an individual or groups of individuals, including Cyber-Bullying. Bullying could be upward or downward, e.g. Manager to staff Staff to manager Staff to students and clients Students and clients to staff
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You, Social Media & Other Actions And UCB
Posting inflammatory or inappropriate content on social networking sites, may contravene UCB’s Equal Opportunities
to:
Actions which has the potential to bring the name of UCB into disrepute, whether in UCB or elsewhere, may contravene UCB’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
PLEASE NOTE:
may affect: your study, your employment, legally.
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Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination –
IMPLICATIONS FOR VICTIMS
Discrimination Effects On The Victim:
Tribunal / Court
life Discrimination implications for employer and employee
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Have you seen this coat of arms anywhere?
UCB - COAT OF ARMS
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UCB - Coat Of Arms
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‘Service Before Self’ is University College Birmingham
(UCB) identity. It is the UCB brand through the linking of the its Coat of Arms
(crest or logo) and its name.
‘Service Before Self’ includes equality principles of: fairness, justice, equality, dignity and respect in Service Delivery and Service Experience.
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In terms of Equality of Opportunity, what does the UCB brand (Identity), ‘Service Before Self’, mean to you? Service before Self is about building:
expecting, based on needs of others and self);
As a reminder, the Key Principles include: fairness, justice, equality, dignity and respect in service delivery and service experience.
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Policy, Codes of Practice & Equality Schemes (List)
Grievance Associated with Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying and Victimisation
Grievance & Complaints associated with Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying and Victimisation
Action Quality Indicators
Accessing Doc: Log into UCB website, About Us, Policies and Procedures, Policies and Regulations, Human Resources: Equality of Opportunity Policy, & Disability Statement etc. (at: www.ucb.ac.uk)
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EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY: CORPORATE PERFORMANCE, MEASURES & RESPONSIBILITIES LEVELS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Corporation Executive Management Team Senior Management Team Academic Board Equal Opportunities Committee Personnel And Staff Development Unit School/Division/Unit Personal Responsibility and Liability
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Personal Responsibility
Reading the Equality of Opportunity policy documents is essential. Applying the Equality of Opportunity policy is essential. Challenging discriminatory behaviour and practices. How and why? Reporting and documenting discriminatory incidents. How and Why? Investigative requirements and processes Disciplinary action Staff training
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND QUALITY AUDITS
Understand the significance of Equality, Diversity Business Practice in relation to Quality Audits (e.g. TEF, QQA, Ofsted and UCB Quality & Equality and Diversity) OFSTED QUALITY AUDIT
TEF AND TEF AWARDS QUALITY AUDIT
QQA AUDIT UCB INTERNAL AUDITS:
Assessment)
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND BUSINESS PRACTICE: QUALITY AUDIT- OFSTED INSPECTION FRAMEWORK -1
and efficient UCB is in meeting the needs of learners and other service users, and why; taking into account the inspector’s judgements:
Central: Equality of Opportunity and Diversity; Fundamental British Values; SMSC [spiritual, moral, social and cultural] Development; Safeguarding
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND BUSINESS PRACTICE: QUALITY AUDIT- OFSTED AND EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
Equality and diversity features throughout these areas of the framework and UCB will need to demonstrate that:
– teaching, learning and support – to meet learners’ needs, – including those with protected characteristics;
British Values; SMSC [spiritual, moral, social and cultural] Development; Safeguarding through teaching and learning;
– promote equality of Opportunity and diversity, – tackle bullying and discrimination, – narrow the achievement gap and – safeguard all learners; and
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND BUSINESS PRACTICE: QUALITY AUDIT- TEF AND TEF AWARDS
The Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) What are the award levels?
learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.
and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.
requirements for UK higher education.
rigorous national quality requirements but which do not yet have sufficient data to be fully assessed can opt in for a Provisional award.
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND BUSINESS PRACTICE: QUALITY AUDIT- TEF - WHAT DOES THE TEF MEASURE?
What does the TEF measure? The TEF measures teaching excellence in three key areas:
and challenges students, and maximises their engagement with their studies.
activities (such as libraries, laboratories and work experience) which support learning and improve retention, progression and attainment.
students achieve their educational and professional goals, in particular students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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SOME KEY CONTACTS
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Summer Row.
(Disability Support) / Centre for Academic Skills and English / HE Library - Camden House East / Library (Richmond House).
English, Camden House East.
Point of Contact for All Safeguarding and Issues, Room 323, 3rd Floor, Summer Row.
services and activities, within Hired, 7th Floor, Summer Row.
Row.
629, 6th Floor, Summer Row.
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEARNING, ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR AND DISCRIMINATION - ACTIVITY The following by Tiedt and Tiedt (1990:18) emphasise the significance of our learning on our behaviour and attitude. Which of the following have you experienced, and what is learnt from the action or attitude? Fill in the blank for each statement with a word or words which indicates the learning impact.
_______________ in the world.
(Please note that the original word ‘child’ is replaced by the word ‘person’ to provide an adult orientation).
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEARNING, ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR AND DISCRIMINATION
The following by Tiedt and Tiedt (1990:18) emphasise the significance of our learning on our behaviour and attitude.
If a person lives with criticism, They learn to condemn. If a person lives with hostility, They learn to fight. If a person lives with ridicule, They learn to be shy. If a person lives with tolerance, They learn to be patient. If a person lives with encouragement, They learn confidence. If a person lives with praise, They learn to appreciate. If a person lives with fairness, They learn justice. If a person lives with security, They learn to have faith. If a person lives with approval, They learn to like himself/herself. If a person lives with acceptance and friendship, They learn to find love in the world.
(Please note that the original word ‘child’ is replaced by the word ‘person’ to provide an adult orientation).
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EQUALITY: BUILD YOUR ENDEAVOURS
Build your Endeavours (Your Performance) upon the principles of Fairness, Justice, Equality, Dignity and Respect even when you challenge situations. If you can Give:
Fairness! Justice! Equality! Dignity! Respect!
regardless of challenges you face, then You would have built Your Personal: Strength, Resolve, Esteem, Self-Worth, Assertiveness, Self-Protection and more.
That Is The Mark Of Greatness!
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At UCB, the Practice of Equality of Opportunity should be an Everyday Activity.
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REMINDER: SUPPORT, SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS
consideration in the promotion of equality.
Dr Godfrey Henry Equality and Diversity Co-ordinator Room 323, Summer Row Building University College Birmingham Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JB Tel: 0121 604 1000 ext 2633 e-mail: g.henry@ucb.ac.uk
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Equality of Opportunity
Are there any Questions?
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Equal Opportunities is simply about good and effective management of people, and about creating an environment in which everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. As employees we have a personal, professional and legal responsibility to ensure that the principles of equality are reflected within our practices, behaviour and actions. Building your EQUALITY endeavours.
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FINAL STATEMENT Thank You For Your Contribution!!!
Dr Godfrey Henry Equality and Diversity Co-ordinator University College Birmingham Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JB England, United Kingdom *******
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