Promoting British values – are your staff clear on what to do?

Are you confused or apprehensive about how to respond positively to recent requirements to actively promote Fundamental British Values in colleges? Are you concerned that the agenda has the potential to damage relationships and alienate groups of staff and students? Are your staff clear about what is meant by Fundamental British Values and what it means to promote these college-wide?

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Freedom of expression – what about my right to free speech?

Are your staff clear on who has the right to say what? Would they know how to respond if someone says something they deem offensive but justifies it by saying that they have the right to free speech? Are you aware of recent guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission?

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Mental health – do your staff and students ask for support?

A recent survey carried out by the Equality Challenge Unit identified that many staff and students are not asking for the help and support they need, often because of the stigma surrounding mental health or the risk of receiving unfair treatment. How has your organisation created a culture where staff and students are happy to disclose?

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Dates for your diaries

I am delivering a number of national training events in April and May 2015. Make sure your staff don’t miss out

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Is obesity a disability?

Would your staff make inappropriate comments about a colleague’s weight? Do you know that such comments could constitute disability harassment?

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