Challenging Inappropriate Behaviour North Lincolnshire Council Adult Education Service

The Adult Education Service has zero tolerance on all practices that excludes and singles out any individual or group.

This includes name calling, jokes, verbal abuse, insults, criticism and comments.

What you said…. As a learner I want to feel safe and free from any form of insult - I want my fellow learners to feel the same. The A dult Education Service will aim to ensure this happens!

What you said… “If I hear a joke or comment that may impact on a particular group or individual what can I do?”

Answer Report the incident. This will be dealt with confidentially and quickly.

Where appropriate, the tutor will take up the challenge in an open discussion with the group. The tutor will also report the incident to their line manager.

Who can I report things to?

Your Tutor The Centre Administrator Curriculum Managers

Adult Education Headquarters Tel: northlincs.gov.uk OR….

Adult Education Managers Judy Skelton Chriss Tomlinson OR….

What will be done about it?

Each complaint will be dealt with, action taken and/or reported to the council. A Diversty incident form to be completed (this can be confidential).

In some circumstances, an individual may be dismissed from the class in line with our policies and procedures.

What does the Adult Education Service have that I can read?

*Statement of Service * Equality and Diversity policy * Compliments, comments and complaints procedure * Harassment and bullying policy * Learner Disciplinary procedure * Single Equality Scheme * Disability equality duty action plan * Internal verification policy and procedure * Awarding Body complaints procedure Please make a request through the centre office

Learner Engagement This presentation was put together with comments, suggestions and opinions from the: Learner and Community Engagement Forum Thank you to: Patricia, Dorothy, Sandra, Robin, Anne, Julie, Nancy, Sandra, Leena, Kathy, Pat and Linda