Bolton College is committed to the promotion and development of equality of opportunity, valuing and celebrating the diversity of all of our staff and students and being inclusive to all of the College’s communities. Our commitment to the promotion and development of equality of opportunity, valuing and celebrating the diversity of all of our students and staff and inclusive approach to all of the College’s communities and partnerships is reflected in the College’s mission statement: ‘Bolton College will enable individuals, businesses and communities within Bolton and the City Region to realise their potential through education and training that is inclusive, inspiring, innovative and responsive to their needs’. Our mission is underpinned by the following values, which embed our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion:
• Religion or belief
• Excellence in all we do
• Marriage and civil partnership
• Sex • Sexual orientation
• Ensuring learning and the learner Bolton College plays an integral are at the heart of everything we role in promoting social inclusion both within the college do community and within the wider • Equality of opportunity and Bolton context and its diverse celebration of diversity communities, and we work • Serving our community collaboratively with a range of community organisations and • Honesty and professionalism other partners to tackle social • Caring for the environment and exclusion, address discrimination the communities we serve and promote community cohesion. We provide a safe and supportive environment for all, which values individuals equally, regardless of: • Age • Disability • Gender reassignment • Pregnancy and maternity • Race
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The College is responsive to the needs of the local community and the success of all our learners is at the heart of everything we do.
