EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

Pro-Tect UK aims to ensure that there are equal opportunities for all clients & staff. It will ensure that everyone eligible has an equal chance of benefiting from the companies services. It will respect differences in race and ethnic origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion and belief, mental and physical health, economic and social need. The company will particularly encourage those who are under represented or underachieving.

Everyone within the company is responsible for
actively promoting equal opportunities within the company.

The director will take overall responsibility for the strategic management of equal opportunities at Pro-Tect UK. The equal opportunities manager is responsible for the operational management of equal opportunities. Line managers are responsible for the development of equal opportunities in each of their areas as appropriate and will be responsible for ensuring that staffs adhere to procedures.

Equal opportunities development at Pro-Tect UK will be systematically monitored and reviewed by the equal opportunities advisory group and findings acted upon.

Commitment to this policy means that:

• All who learn and work are given the opportunity to fully participate and work towards achieving their potential
• Everyone shows respect to others
• The physical, social and economic barriers to access are minimised
• Differences between individuals are accepted and diversity welcomed

In order to show its commitment, the company will:

• Actively promote equality in its services
• Ensure staff are able to challenge discrimination
• Investigate all allegations of discrimination and harassment sensitively
• Continually aim to understand and meet the needs of students and staff
• Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs of the wider community
• Seek feedback on services and courses and use information from complaints to bring about continual improvement.