Halifax College consistently promotes equal opportunities and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, ethnic group or disability.

This means that in the recruitment, selection, education and assessment of students, and in the recruitment, selection, training, appraisal, development and promotion of staff, the only consideration must be that the individual meets, or is likely to meet the requirements of the programme or course or those specified in the job description.

We aim to provide a learning, working and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all members of our small community are respected, and which is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and all forms of harassment including bullying.

We do aim to support students who have special needs within our available resources.

Employees and students are regularly informed of the College’s expected standards of conduct in respect of equality of opportunity.

As part of the induction programme for the new students and employees, we outline the need for equality at the College, the impact that discrimination may have on fellow students and employees and the consequences of derogatory conduct or offensive remarks.

Where necessary, the College will take additional steps to ensure that there is proper awareness amongst employees of the effects of discriminatory behaviour.