Review 16.10.2016 Classification Public Uncontrolled when printed Equality & Diversity Policy

This policy seeks to promote equality of opportunity for all and applies to all staff employed by the Institute, students, visitors and all those engaged in business on behalf of the IOE including (such as contracted and agency staff, visiting academics, those seconded to the IOE and those undertaking an internship at the IOE). Everyone is expected to abide by and practically implement this policy. It sets out our commitment to equality and diversity and how the Institute will operate to ensure that equality is embedded in everything that we do. 2. Scope Education is critically important – in enabling individuals to lead fulfilling lives, and in building fair, cohesive and prosperous societies. The Institute is passionate about furthering education for all in its broadest sense, and supporting those who make it possible. Our work is rooted in a commitment to truth, critical reason and social justice. Within our values statement we make clear that the Institute will exemplify ethical conduct, underpinned by a strong commitment to Equality & diversity. We will endeavour to embed equality and diversity into polices and processes making sure that they become integral to everything the Institute does. The Institute is committed to supporting, developing and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities and aims to establish an inclusive culture free from discrimination and based upon the values of dignity, courtesy and respect. No one will be treated unfairly in relation to any protected characteristic i.e. ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion & belief or non belief, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity and marriage/civil partnership status