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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

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Equality and Diversity Annual Report 2014/15

CITY ACHIEVERS

Contents Highlights 2014/15

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Foreword 3

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Embedding equality into our work

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Celebrating Equality and Diversity and Advancing Equality of Opportunity

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Eliminating unfair discrimination

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Fostering good relations

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Equality data

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Equality Objectives

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Highlights 2014/15 Here are just a few of the highlights showing the range of activity driving equality forwards, fostering good relations and celebrating diversity: •

achievement gaps - achievement gaps for learners with protected characteristics have narrowed significantly across College. 95% of learners with a SEN statement who studied at the College achieved their qualification

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community work - learners, including apprentices, in Work Based Learning achieved over 13,000 hours working within the community on various projects such as the work undertaken in a local cemetery where clearance and general maintenance work enabled easier access to the graves of those who had fallen during the World War

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ESOL students - ESOL students and staff set up lunchtime speaking and listening groups with external speakers and visits. ESOL students have significantly improved success rates, achieving 91% success overall

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fairtrade - the College received a Gold Award in the ‘Best Fairtrade University or College’ category at the 2015 South West Fairtrade Business Awards. The College's catering providers, Aramark, received a Gold Award in the ‘Best Fairtrade Advocate’ category

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healthy college quality mark - the College was awarded a Bronze Healthy College Quality Mark in recognition of its healthrelated work with students and staff

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international students - our International students from China celebrated the ‘Year of the Goat’ showcasing student talent and hosting a Chinese banquet

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Malaysian students - Malaysian students undertaking a six-month intensive programme achieved 100% pass rate with 86% of students achieving a distinction grade

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project search - the exemplary work of Project SEARCH, assisting young adults with learning disabilities to reach their goal of paid employment, was recognised at the “2014 South West Leadership Academy Awards” achieving top spot for “Leader of Inclusivity” category

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register to vote campaign - as part of the Register to Vote campaign, students organised a Hustings event, inviting six prospective parliamentary candidates to the College

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respect parade - our contribution to the ‘Step up for Respect’ project and student participation as volunteer helpers and performers in the Respect Parade and Festival organised by the Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council

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Uganda twinning - in September, the College celebrated its twinning with the Human Technical Development Training Centre in Lira, a town in the North of Uganda.

Foreword I am delighted to introduce the College's Annual Equality and Diversity Report which helps to illustrate how we celebrate and promote equality, diversity and Fundamental British Values through our activities and events. We strive to embed Equality and Diversity into all that we do and aim to go beyond expectations and our legislative duty in our drive for inclusion and community development. We are clear with those who work and learn with us about the inherently British values of the College.

The 2014/15 academic year represents the College’s 125th year and this report shows: • the extent to which the advancement of equality and diversity is evident within our College •

a strong culture of fairness, tolerance and respect

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our commitment to providing inclusive educational provision that respects and responds to the diversity of our local community

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how we support our students

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the progress we have made towards equality objectives.

I hope this report provides an insight into how much we have already accomplished and how we plan to continue championing equality and diversity within our College community.

Phil Davies Principal & Chief Executive

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Embedding Equality City College Plymouth is a college of respect committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all our students and staff. One of the core College values is to celebrate diversity and inclusion and break down barriers to success.

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We are committed to creating a safe environment for all students and staff.

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We believe that all forms of prejudice and unfair discrimination are unacceptable.

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We welcome students and staff from all backgrounds.

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We value and actively celebrate the benefits that diversity and difference bring to the College and our society.

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We raise awareness of equality and human rights, promote diversity and combat all forms of inequality, disadvantage, prejudice, unfair discrimination, harassment and mistreatment within our College community.

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We expect all members of our community to follow our vision and values for equality and diversity.

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We are clear with those who work and learn with us about the inherently British values of the College.

Celebrating Equality and Diversity and Advancing Equality of Opportunity The College makes a genuine and realistic commitment to continually raise awareness of and celebrate equality and diversity. This is promoted in teaching, learning and assessment and we recognise the need to continue to implement and develop this strategy. Equality and diversity activities, events and practice continue to form an integral part of College life: •

accreditations - the College tests itself against national standards as has the following accreditations: the ‘Two Ticks’ standard, Investors in People, Investors in Careers; Matrix and the Association of Colleges Charter for Excellence in International Education and Training, Healthy College Quality mark and ‘Fairtrade’ status

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achievement gaps have narrowed significantly across College; 95% of learners with a SEN statement who studied at the College achieved their qualification

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apprenticeships - The number of females going into Engineering, Automotive and Construction apprenticeships has increased from 1% to 4%

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Chaplaincy team - there is a well-established Chaplaincy team at the College

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Christmas hampers - supported students in need

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Community Café - managed by students following Skills Development for Independent Living study programmes

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conversation group - established to support ESOL students

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Dementia awareness training - for staff and students was provided by the Health and Social Care team

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DisabledGo - the College has been a member of the DisabledGo website since 2009

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embedding equality and diversity in the curriculum training - teaching staff receive training in embedding equality and diversity, including the promotion of fundamental British values, to ensure that equality and diversity is promoted within the curriculum

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equality and diversity fair - organised by the College Students' Union

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Forest School Project - a pioneering project to develop Forest School provision utilised the land beside the Nursery making it into a community resource accessed by citywide educational organisations such as the Early Years Plymouth group and University of St Mark & St John; welding apprentices moved and re-sited metal gates allowing a railway arch to be used for carol services and similar events

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Healthy College Quality Mark - The College received a bronze level award in recognition of its health-related work for students and staff, including: maintaining an active body; safeguarding; relationships and sexual health; substance misuse; sustainability; emotional and mental health; and wellbeing

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Holocaust Memorial - Two students participated in the Lessons from Auschwitz course run by the Holocaust Education Trust, which included a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland

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Hustings Event – as part of the Register to Vote campaign, the College Students’ Union invited six prospective parliamentary candidates to the College

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Monterey House, a purpose built specialist learning environment, continues to support students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder through offering bespoke provision for eight full-time and one part-time student

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MyStudyBar, a College digital learning technology provided students with the ability to download assistive software onto a USB drive; work has continued on this project to support development of study skills and autonomous learning

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November’s Remembrance Service students read poems and ‘planted’ student-crafted poppies

Eliminating unfair discrimination

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Project SEARCH - The exemplary work of this project, assisting young adults with learning disabilities to reach their goal of paid employment, was recognised at the “2014 South West Leadership Academy Awards” achieving top spot for “Leader of Inclusivity” category

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South West Folk Lore and Cornish Legends – was the theme of a music, dance and drama production by our Performing Arts students

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specialist programmes aimed at those young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) or are at risk of becoming NEET promote employability skills and have good progression rates

The College believes in the principles of social justice and aims to ensure that everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Staff are vigilant and act robustly to challenge and eliminate prejudice, bullying or harassment.

Our aim is to create a culture and ethos of mutual respect, understanding and tolerance within a friendly, harmonious and safe learning environment. The College’s commitment to equality and diversity is reflected in one of its core values

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student journey and student services teams provide a wide-ranging calendar of activities and displays which link to the tutorial activities

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tackling poverty was the theme of the equality and diversity action plan in 2014/15

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the accessibility commitment, published annually, provides guidance on the help available to students with learning difficulties and disabilities

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the Breakfast Club, already in its third year, is available to all students and offers a free healthy breakfast

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the specialist learning support team continues to support work with students with disabilities and learning difficulties across the College. Success for students with additional support needs was the same as learners who did not require support

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the Pregnancy and Young Parents Support Project continues to undertake intensive support work to ensure positive outcomes for young people. The College has a very strong Young Parents Support Group. The College’s Parenting Project received national recognition as a runner-up in the Association of Colleges Beacon Awards. The Parentsto-be course has continued to achieve good success rates and is, for many of these young parents, a route back into education.

‘We celebrate diversity and inclusion and the breaking down of barriers to success’.

There are very good systems to track learner, course and college-wide equality performance.

Reporting systems for learners and staff include equality analysis and trigger actions to address concerns for disadvantaged groups. There is a lead Governor and the Director of Student Journey has been the College Leadership Team lead representative since 2012. The Equality and Diversity Committee and Corporation receive termly progress reports and an annual Equality and Diversity report which includes progress towards equality objectives. There is a Disability Forum with learner representatives, a wellestablished chaplaincy team and a pregnancy and young parents support group.

Improved performance for learners of most groups, including disadvantaged learners, has resulted in achievement gaps narrowing significantly across College.

Ninety five per cent of learners rated their understanding of the need to work well with people of different types and backgrounds and value everyone’s contribution as good or better.

Feeling safe

Fostering good relations

The safety of our College community is of paramount importance; there are robust systems and operational procedures in place to protect students and staff from bullying and harassment.

Student feedback from 2014/15 surveys indicated that they felt safe (93%), respected (93%) and understood the need to work well with people of different types and backgrounds and to value everyone’s contribution (95%). There are a range of College support services including student counselling, a Safeguarding Team and Student Union support lines. College staff have access to support through a personal 24 hour counselling helpline service.

The College’s commitment to fostering good relations and working with the wider College community to build understanding and awareness is illustrated by student involvement in the development of College and community projects and initiatives. There are good links between the College and external equality and diversity organisations. College representatives attend external equality networks and training events to research good practice.

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RESPECT Community charity events

Community Links Students supported a range of national and community events including the College’s chosen charity Jeremiah’s Journey, a local charity which works with children, young people and their families in and around the City to support them in times of bereavement. College students and staff donated nearly £5,000 and 730 volunteered hours to the charitable organisation through various fundraising activities, including bake sales, raffles, sponsored activities and festive dress days.

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Community organisations - advice is sought from community organisations including the Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity, Students and Refugees Together Refugee Action, and the Race Equality Council, together with national bodies such as the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Association of Colleges, the Higher Education Funding Council (England) and specialist organisations like Action for Blind People, etc. The College continued its membership of the Equality and Diversity subgroup of the South West Peer Federation in 2014/15.

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Plymouth Prevent Group - the College is a long-standing member of the Plymouth Prevent Group and in 2014/15 Prevent training was delivered on Staff Training Days across the year. Our media students helped to designed a Prevent awareness leaflet for the Plymouth Prevent Partnership

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Plymouth’s Young People’s E & D Conference - our students attended the Plymouth’s Young People’s E & D Conference

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Preparing for Adulthood programme - the College hosted information briefing events as part of the delivery support for special educational needs and disability reforms for young people. The Government introduced these reforms to ensure that all young people have the best opportunities and support to succeed in education and their careers, live independently and healthily and be active members of their communities.

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Respect Festival - Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council (PDREC) was the lead agency in the development of a Respect Festival in June 2015. The Respect Festival is a citywide festival blending cultures and celebrating international diversity. College students worked in local primary schools with the PDREC team producing artwork for the Respect Parade. Learners and staff from across the College contributed to the successful Parade and Festival weekend at Plymouth University. College students and staff took part in the Respect Festival and parade, - playing drums and carrying beautifully crafted models of seagulls and mermaids; staff from the College hospitality team displayed their expert skills through a number of cookery demonstrations.

Devonport Live - One20 Media, a studentled media production company based at the College worked with Devonport Community First Partnership on a community initiative called Devonport Live, which consists of a website, quarterly magazine and various films. The first film is about Devonport Community Festival and they have also made a new website and are designing their new quarterly magazine.

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ESOL - ESOL students and staff set up lunchtime speaking and listening groups with external speakers and visits.

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Illuminate Event - Students supported the Illuminate event organised to commemorate the Pilgrim’s voyage to the New World; this was part of the official countdown to the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower sailing in 2020 and aimed to inspire a sense of unity between Plymouth and America.

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Plymouth’s Inter-faith lunch - The College hosted Plymouth’s inter-faith lunch during which students gave presentations about promoting social cohesion, respect and wellbeing across faith and cultural divides

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Volunteering - Learners, including apprentices, in Work Based Learning achieved over 13,000 hours working within the community on various projects such as the work undertaken in Ford Park Cemetery where clearance and general maintenance work enabled easier access to the graves of those who had fallen during the World War. Prince’s Trust students helped to redecorate the safe sleep centre for the Salvation Army.

FESTIVAL 2015

Students supported supporting a range of national and community events including the College’s chosen charity Jeremiah’s Journey, a local charity which works with children, young people and their families in and around the City to support them in times of bereavement. College students and staff donated nearly £5,000 and 730 volunteered hours to the charitable organisation through various fundraising activities, including bake sales, raffles, sponsored activities and festive dress days.

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Community organisations - advice is sought from community organisations including the Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity, Students and Refugees Together Refugee Action, and the Race Equality Council, together with national bodies such as the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Association of Colleges, the Higher Education Funding Council (England) and specialist organisations like Action for Blind People, etc. The College continued its membership of the Equality and Diversity subgroup of the South West Peer Federation in 2014/15.

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Devonport Live - One20 Media, a studentled media production company based at the College worked with Devonport Community First Partnership on a community initiative called Devonport Live, which consists of a website, quarterly magazine and various films. The first film is about Devonport Community Festival and they have also made a new website and are designing their new quarterly magazine.

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ESOL - ESOL students and staff set up lunchtime speaking and listening groups with external speakers and visits.

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Illuminate Event - Students supported the Illuminate event organised to commemorate the Pilgrim’s voyage to the New World; this was part of the official countdown to the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower sailing in 2020 and aimed to inspire a sense of unity between Plymouth and America.

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Plymouth’s Inter-faith lunch - The College hosted Plymouth’s inter-faith lunch during which students gave presentations about promoting social cohesion, respect and wellbeing across faith and cultural divides

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Plymouth Prevent Group - the College is a long-standing member of the Plymouth Prevent Group and in 2014/15 Prevent training was delivered on Staff Training Days across the year. Our media students helped to designed a Prevent awareness leaflet for the Plymouth Prevent Partnership

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Plymouth’s Young People’s E & D Conference - our students attended the Plymouth’s Young People’s E & D Conference

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Respect Festival - Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council (PDREC) was the lead agency in the development of a Respect Festival for June 2015. The Respect Festival is a citywide festival blending cultures and celebrating international diversity. College students worked in local primary schools with the PDREC team producing artwork for the Respect Parade. Learners and staff from across the College contributed to the successful Parade and Festival weekend at Plymouth University. Our student performers took part in the parade carrying various ‘flying’ objects such as seagulls and mermaids, playing drums and our hospitality students a college stall and a stand demonstrating cookery.

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Volunteering - Learners, including apprentices, in Work Based Learning achieved over 13,000 hours working within the community on various projects such as the work undertaken in Ford Park Cemetery where clearance and general maintenance work enabled easier access to the graves of those who had fallen during the World War. Prince’s Trust students helped to redecorate the safe sleep centre for the Salvation Army.

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Equality Monitoring - Student Data

International developments In 2014/15 the College continued to diversify its international partnerships and links.

We were successful in achieving grant funding through the British Council’s Skills for Employability programme, to work with a Chinese partner from Gansu Province on an ambitious curriculum/enterprise based project to launch a British themed pop-up shop in the city of Wuwei in March 2015. Eight Chinese students completed a three-week work placement with Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.

Our Malaysian link bringing in students for an intensive six-month January start Foundation Course continues to flourish, with numbers increasing from 34 in January 2014 to 43 in January 2015. This year’s pass rate was 100% with 86% of students achieving a Distinction grade.

In June, City College Plymouth hosted two Native American chefs for a special cookery event; the chefs worked with students in the College’s training kitchens and shared their native cooking heritage skills and history. A talk and storytelling was followed by an incredible and uniquely prepared meal for local businesses and City VIPs in the College’s PL1 Restaurant.

Fairtrade The Fairtrade Foundation is a campaigning organisation which focuses on alleviating poverty in the developing countries; since 2008, the College has maintained Fairtrade status. In 2015 the College received a Gold Award in the Best Fairtrade University or College category at the South West Fairtrade Business Awards.

City College Plymouth was the only college in the region to be recognised in this category.

The College's catering providers, Aramark, also received a Gold Award in the Best Fairtrade Advocate category.

The College’s Fairtrade Focus Group works in partnership with Aramark to ensure that there are Fairtrade products in all eateries and Fairtrade refreshments are supplied for Hospitality requests. The College’s Hospitality department uses Fairtrade ingredients in teaching and learning and always supports the Fairtrade Fortnight campaign by serving Fairtrade focussed menus in its PL1 restaurant and Bistro.

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During Fairtrade Fortnight students following Hospitality and Event Planning courses organised City College Plymouth’s first ‘Fairtrade Celebration Meal’. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Plymouth along with the Bristol and South West Fairtrade Co-ordinator, staff, students and business supporting Fairtrade enjoyed a three-course Fairtrade themed meal.

The College Fairtrade Focus Group undertakes work with staff, students and the local authority to embed Fairtrade into curriculum and community work. Fairtrade is promoted through workshops, lessons and events like the Freshers’ Fair and Student Conference. The College shares best practice with other educational establishments through the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and continues to support Plymouth City Council’s Fairtrade Steering Group.

The impact of Equality and Diversity is monitored and reviewed through the College’s quality systems using a range of performance indicators. The table below shows the success rate of students by age, gender, ethnicity, declared learning difficulty or disability and outcomes for those students who received additional learning support. Improved performance for learners of most groups, including disadvantaged learners, has resulted in achievement gaps significantly narrowing across College.

Characteristic

Status

Success Overall

Gap 14/15 Gap 13/14 Gap 12/13

Additional Learning Support

Not Receiving Support

83.0%

0.0%

0.4%

-0.6%

Additional Learning Support

Receiving Support

83.0%

Age

16-18

81.4%

-3%

-1.4%

1%

Age

19+

84.4%

Disability

Declared Disability 81.1%

-2.1%

-0.3%

-1.2%

Disability

No Disability

83.2%

Learning Difficulty

Declared Learning Difficulty

84.2%

1.8%

1.3%

0.1%

Disability

No Learning Difficulty

82.4%

Ethnicity

Ethnic Minority

86.3%

4.5%

-1.1%

-0.7%

Ethnicity

White British

81.8%

Gender

Male

83%

0.5%

2.1%

1.1%

Gender

Female

82.5%

Gender

Male 16-18

81.9%

1.2%

1.6%

-1.4%

Gender

Female 16-18

80.7%

Gender

Male 19+

84.7%

0.5%

-0.7%

0.5%

Gender

Female 19+

84.2%

Young White Female

Young White Male

81.4%

1%

5.1%

-1.9%

Young White Male

Young White Female

80.4%

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Race

CITY ACHIEVERS

The ethnicity profile in Plymouth is currently going through a period of change and has doubled in size between the 2001 and 2011 Census, representing 9.2% of the population profile. The increase in people with a minority ethnic heritage is made up from economic migrants mainly from Eastern Europe and refugees and asylum seekers.

The College welcomes students and staff from all backgrounds. The Human Resources team continues to make strong efforts to recruit a diverse workforce and the ethnicity profile at the College has slightly increased from 4.7% in 2009/10 to 6% in 2014/15.

Pregnancy and Maternity The Pregnancy and Young Parents Support Project continues to undertake intensive work to ensure positive outcomes for young people.

The Parents-to-be course has continued to achieve good success rates and is, for many of these young parents, a route back into education.

The project work undertaken to support these young students received national recognition as a runner-up in the Association of Colleges Beacon Awards and has been used as a national exemplar of good practice.

The College supports parents through the provision of excellent nurseries. The two Curious Kittens nurseries provide childcare for children aged from six months to school age, and after school care and holiday clubs for five to eleven year olds at both the Kings Road and Goschen centres. The nurseries enable both students and staff to study and/or work knowing their children are well cared for and stimulated. Both nurseries were inspected by Ofsted in 2012 and both were awarded ‘outstanding’ for their nursery and kids’ club provision. Ofsted comments included: "Methods to promote equality and diversity thread through the whole nursery". "The nursery welcomes families from a wide range of cultures.

They comprehensively embrace and celebrate diversity within the nursery community as children learn to value and respect others."

Religion or belief The multi faith chaplaincy team is well established and maintains quiet rooms at the

Kings Road and Goschen centres and offers moral and spiritual support. The workforce profile indicates that 47% of staff chose not to comment on their religion or beliefs and amongst the staff that did respond, Christianity was identified with by 35% and 3% identified with another religion or belief. The College introduced the collection of data on religion and belief for students in 2014/15.

Sexual orientation The Equality and Diversity Policy, Equality Objectives and the Equality and Diversity Action Plan include sexual orientation equality statements, actions and objectives. Sexual orientation equality is included in mandatory staff training and there is a resource section on the E&D Moodle site to provide additional support. An LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) society has been established by the College Students’ Union. This group is student led and provides support for students and has developed links with Plymouth University.

The College introduced the collection of data on sexual orientation for students in 2014/15 after consultation. A large number of staff (34%) chose not to comment on their sexual orientation.

Transgender (gender identity) The College is committed to tackling discrimination and this includes discrimination on the ground of gender identity. The Equality and Diversity Policy and the Equality and Diversity Action Plan include gender identity statements, actions and objectives. The College is committed to supporting any transgender students or members of staff as appropriate to the needs of the individual. Gender identity equality is included in mandatory staff training and there is a resource section on the E&D Moodle site to provide additional support.

Specialist training is provided for staff to ensure that staff have awareness of transgender issues. In 2010/11 specific guidance for tutors supporting transgender students was produced after consultation and guidance for managers supporting staff members who choose to transition has now been produced.

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Equality Monitoring – Workforce Data

Equality Objectives

The College makes a genuine and realistic commitment to continually raise awareness of and celebrate equality and diversity. This is promoted in teaching, learning and assessment and we recognise the need to continue to implement and develop this strategy. Equality and diversity activities, events and practice continue to form an integral part of College life:

Our promotion of equality and diversity is focused through Equality Objectives and an associated Equality and Diversity Action Plan. This was introduced in 2011/12 to replace the Single Equality Scheme which had run from 2008/9 to 2010/11. The Equality Objectives help the College to maintain an ethos of improvement through identifying priority equality issues:

Workforce Profile Characteristic

Measure

Age

Under 45

51%

Over 45

49%

Disability

Declared

5%

Ethnicity

Minority ethnic heritage

6%

Gender

Male

41%

Female

59%

Gender Pay Gap

Religion or belief

Sexual Orientation

Governor Profile

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promoting equality for our students

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promoting equality for our workforce

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promoting equality in our working practices

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meeting the requirements of the equality legislation to cover age, disability, gender, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion and sexual orientation.

The progress made towards our 2014/15 equality objectives identified on the next page will be used as 2015/16 baseline data

Male Female

-26.1%

Christian

35%

Other belief

3%

Non belief

15%

Not provided

47%

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual

1.0%

Heterosexual

65%

Not provided

34%

Male

58%

Female

42%

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100% 100%

Feeling safe Work well with all

0% 0% % or above answer Good or better to relevant survey questions 100% 100% 100%

Gender gap Age gap Student feedback on being treated with respect and feeling safe questions in student surveys Respect from staff Feeling safe Work well with all

Staff training statistics Student satisfaction Students feel safe and external scrutiny confirms excellence in this area

Demonstrate the integration of diversity, embraces British Values, safeguarding and respect for everyone into each aspect of our work and learning

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Staff training statistics Student satisfaction

100% staff trained in Prevent Effective promotion E & D including the inherently British values of the College

Student feedback ratings 85%+

100% staff trained

Ethnicity profile 7%

Disability profile 10%

0%

Ethnicity gap

Workforce profile

0%

0%

ASPIRATIONAL TARGET

Learning difficulty achievement gap

Disability achievement gap

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Continue to provide appropriate training, support and guidance to staff and students

Promoting equality in our working practices

Improve the diversity of our staff and governing body to reflect the communities we serve across all the equality areas

Promoting equality for our workforce

Students experience respect and fair treatment

High success rates for all students; ensure students from disadvantaged groups are fully supported throughout their programmes and achieve successful outcomes and progression

Promoting equality for our students

EQUALITY OBJECTIVE

Improved student feedback ratings

100% staff trained

Disability profile 10% Religion not provided 45% Sexual orientation not provided 40%

Ethnicity profile 7%

Equality and Diversity Annual Report 2014/15

Staff training statistics Student satisfaction

City College Plymouth Equality Objectives 2015/16

Continue to provide training, support and guidance to enable all our workforce to be confident in promoting equality and diversity and challenging unfair discrimination and harassment

Promoting equality in our working practices

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100%

Respect from staff

Workforce profile

% or above answer Good or better to relevant survey questions

Student feedback on being treated with respect and feeling safe questions in student surveys

Work to create a culture where staff feel comfortable declaring information on disability, religion and sexual orientation

0%

Gender gap

Disability profile 10%

0%

Ethnicity gap

Workforce profile

0%

Learning difficulty achievement gap

Improve the diversity of our staff to reflect the communities we serve across all the equality areas

Promoting equality for our workforce

Students experience respect and fair treatment

High success rates for all students

0%

Disability achievement gap

-2.1%

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100% staff trained Overall student satisfaction good/better Autumn term 90% Summer term 86%

Disability Profile 5% Ethnicity profile 6%

95.0%

93.0%

93.0%

-3.0%

0.5%

4.5%

1.8%

-2.1%

2014/15 Baseline

100% staff trained in E & D Overall student satisfaction good/better Autumn term 90% Summer term 86%

Disability Profile 5% Religion not provided 47% Sexual orientation not provided 34%

Disability Profile 5% Ethnicity profile 6%

95.0%

93.0%

93.0%

0.5%

4.5%

1.8%

Protected Characteristic Key

Age Age

Promoting equality for our students

Disability Disability

2014/15 PROGRESS % Gender Gender

ASPIRATIONAL TARGET Ethnicity Ethnicity

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Pregnancy/Maternity Pregnancy/Maternity

EQUALITY OBJECTIVE

Religion/belief Religion/belief

Protected Characteristic Key

Sexual orientation Sexual orientation

City College Plymouth Equality Objectives 2014/15

Transgender Transgender

Equality and Diversity Annual Report 2014/15

Marriage/Civil Partnership Marriage/Civil Partnership

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