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Commitment
English National Ballet School is committed to
removing unnecessary barriers during the application
and audition process, throughout the course and to
providing appropriate support so that all students
can achieve their full potential.
Statement
English National Ballet School recognises the benefits of having
a diverse learning community of students and staff who value each
other and the contribution that they make to achieving the School?s
mission statement to be a centre of excellence.
The School is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all irrespective
of their age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, medical condition,
religious belief or sexual orientation. In its policies and practices the School seeks
to enhance student and staff self esteem and provide a learning environment in which each
individual is encouraged to participate fully in the School?s activities and achieve their
potential.
All students and staff are expected to uphold the Equal Opportunities Policy.
Principles
- Audition and offer procedures operate fairly without bias and in accordance with the entry requirements
- Assessments are equitable and provide impartial opportunities for students to demonstrate their achievements
- Access to appropriate learning, support and pastoral care is available to all students
- Administrative procedures are unbiased, fair and considerate.
Responsibilities
The commitment to equal opportunities is fundamental to all the School?s activities
and is endorsed by the Board of Governors. The Director has overall responsibility for equal
opportunities and is supported by the Head of Administration who is responsible for developing
and co-ordinating the School?s equality and diversity initiatives. All students and staff are
responsible for maintaining, and promoting, equal opportunities.
The School will ensure that staff and students:
- are aware of the Equal Opportunities Policy
- are offered training on equality and diversity issues.
All staff and students will:
- support and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ensure that their behaviour and / or actions do not amount to discrimination, harassment or bullying.
All staff and students are required to comply with this policy and are expected to promote a culture free of discrimination, prejudice, harassment and bullying. Any incidents of discrimination, harassment or bullying will be investigated and may be the grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal.
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