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title: "Equality Impact Scheme and Equality Objectives"
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# Equality Impact Scheme and Equality Objectives

### Valley College Equality Statement and Objectives

Valley College is an inclusive college where the focus for all learners is their well-being and preparation for adulthood, citizenship and employment.  We believe the Equality Act provides a framework to support our commitment to valuing diversity, tackling discrimination, promoting equality and fostering good relationships between all.

The Equality Act is often described as having three specific 'aims'.

These are:

**Equality of opportunity**

Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.

**Elimination of unlawful discrimination**

Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Act.

**Fostering good relations**

Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it.

The objectives and targets Valley College has currently agreed to work on with the Board of Directors can be viewed [here](https://valley-college.schudio.com/files/Valley_College_Equality_Objectives_2020-23.pdf)         ![](https://valley-college.schudio.com/images/Equality_diversity_inclusion.jpg)

Valley College is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment or victimisation where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity.

We aim to provide a dynamic working environment where all our learners are valued for their contribution and individuality.

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#### Zero Tolerance

Valley College will act on every report of harassment, discrimination, bullying or behaviour that threatens to undermine someone's dignity, in the swiftest way possible. Should evidence be found that such an act has occurred, we will take prompt action.

To find out more about what our adopted definitions and terminology mean, please check out our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion glossary.

#### Report a Hate Crime

How to report a hate crime (for example if someone has shouted a name at you or made an offensive gesture towards you or committed a more serious crime towards you, such as damaging your property, or physically assaulting you and you believe it is because of your race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, alternative subculture or disability)

If you have witnessed or been a victim of hate crime you make a report by

- Using the [online reporting portal ](https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/PEDisclaimer/Create)or via [True Vision's website](https://www.report-it.org.uk/)
- Calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
- Calling the local police on 101 or;
- In an emergency, dialling 999

Details of Key Policies can be found [here](https://www.valleycollege.co.uk/statutory-information/key-college-policies)

For information regarding the Sea View Trust Equality Information and Objectives click [here](https://valley-college.schudio.com/files/SVT_-_Equality_Information_and_Objectives_-_(Jul_2022-26)_(1).pdf)

**Note:** Details of our subject policies can be found under Our Curriculum

### Equality and Diversity

 Valley College Equality Objectives  188 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/valley-college/files/documents/Valley_College_Equality_Objectives_2025-26(1).pdf)

 Progress Report  148 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/valley-college/files/documents/PROGRESS_REPORT_ON_THE_VALLEY_COLLEGE_EQUALITY_STRATEGY_2023-26.pdf)

### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Glossary

 Equality Diversity and Inclusion Glossary  111 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/valley-college/files/documents/Equality_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Glossary(2).pdf)

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Clod Lane
Haslingden
 Lancashire
BB4 6LR
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