Equal opportunities policy for learners

This policy applies to all learners and prospective learners undertaking programmes delivered by EdgeWorks™.

EdgeWorks™ is committed to ensuring that all learners are treated fairly and without unlawful discrimination in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Protected characteristics

Learners are protected from discrimination on the basis of:

• Age.
• Disability.
• Gender reassignment.
• Marriage and civil partnership.
• Pregnancy and maternity.
• Race.
• Religion or belief.
• Sex.
• Sexual orientation.

Our commitments to learners

We will:

• Provide fair access to training and assessment.
• Make reasonable adjustments where required.
• Ensure assessment decisions are free from bias.
• Provide support where additional needs are identified.
• Handle complaints fairly and without victimisation.

Monitoring and review

Equality data may be collected for monitoring purposes in accordance with UK GDPR.