Equality & Diversity
We are committed to continued action to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and want you to feel welcome and safe in College. The College is home to people from various cultures and backgrounds, different beliefs and identities. We believe in treating everyone fairly and celebrating our differences, and do not tolerate any form of behaviour or activity which is discriminatory or makes others feel uncomfortable. This includes the aspects of our identity, the ‘nine protected characteristics’, which are protected by law from discrimination, harassment and victimisation: age, disability, ethnic origin, sex (gender), gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. Bullying of any form is not acceptable because it is unwelcome and unpleasant, and results in pain and distress to the person at the receiving end. Bullying behaviour can be driven by prejudice with a focus on difference, such as racist, disablist and sexist attitudes, homophobia, biphobia and transphobia, Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism, and others. This may include inappropriate language and jokes, taunts, gestures, graffiti, name-calling, inappropriate physical contact, spreading rumours, excluding from activities, cyberbullying and others. If you feel that you have been unfairly treated, or that you are a victim of bullying and harassment, please talk to your Personal Achievement Tutor or a member of the Student Services team who will work with you to resolve the problem.
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Our Values At Bedford College we actively promote the core values of British society: • Democracy (getting involved in College life) • The rule of law (having clear procedures and expectations) • Individual liberty (safeguarding, and all the support and guidance you need) • Mutual respect and acceptance of different faiths and beliefs (working harmoniously with others in our diverse College community). Whilst at College you will have opportunities to explore and develop the values, knowledge, confidence and skills to prepare you for life in modern Britain and to successfully progress to employment.
Student Voice It is important to us that all students have the opportunity to express their views and opinions about the College and their experiences here. Just a few of the ways in which you can have your voice heard are by: • Becoming a student representative for your course and attending course team meetings • Speaking to our Lead Student Rep Hannah Walters • Joining the student voice network • Becoming a student governor • Talking to your tutor • Giving us feedback through regular surveys and focus groups • Taking part in the National Student Survey (NSS) in the Spring term (eligible students only) • Using the ‘Have Your Say’ system for complaints, suggestions and compliments • Applying to join our team of Student Ambassadors. The College’s Student Engagement Strategy is available on our website at https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
The College’s Student Engagement Strategy is available on our website Undergraduate Student Handbook
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