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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Weston College, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community for all our stakeholders. Our approach to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is rooted in the principles of fairness, respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued and heard and has equal opportunities to thrive.

Equity and Diversity Annual Report

Inclusion Strategy

 

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Equity and diversity team: 01934 411 411 

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equalityanddiversity@weston.ac.uk

Our EDI Principles

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Fairness is not just an ideal but a reality at Weston College. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, experiences fairness in every aspect of college life.

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Respect is the cornerstone of our community. Discrimination in any form is not tolerated. We uphold the standard of respect for every member of our college community.

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Equity is ingrained in our decision-making processes. We strive to provide equal opportunities for every individual, guiding our actions and policies to ensure fairness and justice.

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Diversity is not just acknowledged; it is celebrated. We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and stakeholders. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging

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Inclusion is not just a buzzword; it is widely understood and embraced at Weston College. We are committed to inclusive behaviour and policies that make everyone feel valued and listened to.

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Engagement is crucial to our success. We foster a positive emotional connection between staff and their work, actively involving students in shaping our college environment. This engagement ensures that everyone has a stake in our collective success.

EDI Amplified Voice Calendar 26/27

As part of our commitment to EDI, we have developed an Amplified Voice Calendar, focusing on specific EDI topics throughout the year. This calendar ensures that we highlight and address key issues that impact our community. Here are some highlighted dates:

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September
World Suicide Prevention Day
October
Black History Month
10
October
World Mental Health Day
18
October
World Menopause Day
2
November
Weston College Wellbeing Week
16
November
Anti-Bullying Week
19
November
international Men's Day
25
November
White Ribbon Day (Ending Violence Against Women and Girls)
3
December
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
8
December
Christmas Jumper Day
18
January
Weston College Prevent Week
January
Culture Day
February
LGBTQ+ History Month
19
February
Ramadan
8
March
International Women’s Day
13
March
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
31
March
International Transgender Day of Visibility
15
May
Mental Health Awareness Week
21
May
World Culture Day
28
May
Menstrual Hygiene Day
June
LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Get Involved

As a student or member of staff, there are various ways you can actively participate in our EDI efforts, whether it's being involved in our staff EDI committee, being a Student Union Executive Member, a Student Rep, or an Apprentice Ambassadors; you can propose initiatives, or volunteer your involvement, it all makes a difference.

We also welcome your ideas for new Amplified Calendar dates or any suggestions to enhance our EDI initiatives. Your input is valuable in shaping our inclusive community. Please email us to get involved at  equalityanddiversity@weston.ac.uk

 

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One Message, Different Voices

Take a look at this powerful film made by the staff of Weston College to show how important it is for everyone from different backgrounds to be included. The film shares heartfelt stories and interviews with a diverse group of staff, showing how accepting different identities and backgrounds can make a big difference. Its purpose is to encourage viewers to think about their own biases and work towards making our community more welcoming to all. We invite everyone, regardless of their background, to join us and be a part of our journey toward a more inclusive future.

Halo workplace logo

Our workplace champions the right of staff to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black employees’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance. We celebrate Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps. In this workplace, we recognise and celebrate our colleagues’ identities. We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture and style have no bearing on an employee's ability to succeed.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION - ANNUAL REPORT

Our latest Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2026-2027 is on its way. Keep checking the website to be among the first to read it.