{"id":1858,"date":"2026-02-18T09:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crawlergroups.com\/spm\/?page_id=1858"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:23:06","slug":"equality-diversity-and-inclusion-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crawlergroups.com\/spm\/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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SPM Development Services Limited\nAssessment Policy\nMay 2025<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReviewed and Updated: September 2025\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNext Review: September 2026, or sooner if statutory guidance changes.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Policy Statement\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSPM Development Services Ltd is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion\nacross all areas of our work. We will provide an environment where everyone is treated\nwith fairness, dignity and respect. Discrimination, harassment or victimisation will not be\ntolerated under any circumstances.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Scope<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This policy applies to:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStaff, self-employed tutors and contractors<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Learners, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and those educated outside of school (EOTAS)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParents, carers and commissioners who engage with SPM<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis policy is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and covers all protected characteristics:\nage, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and\nmaternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Safeguarding Link\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPromoting equality, diversity and inclusion is part of our safeguarding responsibilities. We\nrecognise that some learners, including those with SEND, EHCPs, care experience, or those\nwho are gender-questioning, may face additional barriers and vulnerabilities. These will be\nconsidered and addressed in all aspects of our provision.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Roles and Responsibilities\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDirector: Simon Piper-Masha has overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with\nequality, diversity and inclusion legislation and policy.\nAll Staff, Tutors and Contractors: Everyone working with SPM is expected to follow this\npolicy, challenge discriminatory behaviour, and ensure that equality and inclusivity are\nembedded in their day-to-day work.\nLearners and Parents\/Carers: Learners and families are expected to engage respectfully\nwith staff and other learners.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Implementation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmbed equality, diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProvide reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility for all learners<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnsure recruitment and selection are fair, open and free from bias<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProvide ongoing training for staff and tutors on equality and diversity<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMonitor practices to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Complaints and Whistleblowing\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAny learner, parent, carer, staff member or contractor who feels they have been\ndiscriminated against may raise the issue through SPM\u2019s Complaints Policy (2025).\nConcerns about discriminatory practice may also be raised under SPM\u2019s Whistleblowing\nPolicy (2025), which includes routes to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) or\nthe NSPCC Whistleblowing Helpline (0800 028 0285).\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Monitoring and Review<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSPM will monitor equality and diversity through feedback, data and regular review of\npractice. This policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if statutory guidance changes, to\nensure it remains effective and relevant.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSPM Development Services Ltd is committed to building an inclusive culture where\neveryone can participate and thrive. By embedding equality and diversity in everything we\ndo, we will ensure positive outcomes for learners, families, staff and commissioners.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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