Equal Opportunities

ATL is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in employment and in the level of service it offers to learners and clients, whether required by law or not.

The aim of our equal opportunity policy is to ensure that no applicant, learner, client or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, gender, disability, nationality, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or age.  We will also ensure that ATL complies with both the letter and the spirit of the Data Protection Act 1998

Statutes

ATL will keep up to date with and apply all new relevant legislation and Codes of Practice. ATL recognises its obligations under current legislation, in particular:

• The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Amended Regulations 2003
• The Race Relations Act 1976 and Race Relations Amendment Act 2000
• The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001
• The Data Protection Act 1998
• The Human Rights Act 1998
• Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) 2003
• Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) 2003

Responsibilities

The responsibility for determining, communicating, implementing and revising the equal opportunities policy lies with the Directors of ATL and they are responsible for making sure all staff are aware of the policy and its implications.  All staff should also be aware of their individual responsibility to make certain the success of the equal opportunity policy and to comply with the provisions of legislation.

Implementation

The company undertakes a programme of action to make this policy effective. The programme is monitored and revised annually. The Directors of ATL:

• Monitor and review the effectiveness of the policy on a regular basis.
• Continually review the selection, appointment, employment, career development and training provision within ATL.
• Provide advice and guidance on equal opportunities to anyone undertaking work in the name of ATL.
• Ensure that the policy is communicated, understood and implemented throughout ATL and that all are aware of their rights and duties under the policy.

Codes of Practice

• Any advertisements for employment within ATL and the selection procedure for positions will reflect the stated intent of the equal opportunity policy.
• ATL’s equal opportunity policy will be adhered to when any consultancy work is carried out.
• Any training courses offered by ATL will be open to all.
• Any information held on individuals will be kept in strict accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998

Grievances

Any complaints of discrimination should be made in writing to the Directors of ATL who will thoroughly investigate the grievance and record the results.

Equality and Diversity Officer

The member of staff responsible for equality and diversity is the Director of Curriculum and Quality who can be contacted on 023 8060 2971