The Square Whole Ltd © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 Equality Framework Driving Performance Through Equality Min Rodriguez The Square Whole Ltd © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
The Square Whole Ltd Public Sector Equality Duty Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation Advance equality of opportunity Foster good relations © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
The Square Whole Ltd Exploring disadvantage Consider the actual or perceived barriers that a person with your given protected characteristic might experience in the context of your role(s). © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
The Square Whole Ltd Advancing Equality Now…identify the action(s) needed to advance equality for your given protected characteristic in the context of your role(s). © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
The Square Whole Ltd © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 Framework aims Attention on all protected characteristics Consider impact of socio-economic disadvantage Integrate Common Inspection Framework Organisational fit Encourages engagement Outcome focused © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
The Square Whole Ltd © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 Introducing a standard Develops good practice over three levels: Developing Achieving Excelling © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
The Square Whole Ltd © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 Assessing performance Five performance areas: Leadership and organisational commitment Learner and stakeholder engagement Learner access, achievement and experience A modern and diverse workforce Community awareness and equality mapping © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
The Square Whole Ltd © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 Continuous improvement Collect equality data, consult, assess Set equality priorities and objectives Monitor and evaluate Achieve and review equality outcomes © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
The Square Whole Ltd © The Square Whole Ltd 2011 How it works Comprehensive approach Self assessment Evidence based Identifying gaps and improvement Action planning Peer review/peer challenge © The Square Whole Ltd 2011
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