Middlesbrough College is committed to providing an environment in which there is equality of opportunity for all members of its community. Our commitment for equality, diversity and inclusion ensures that all who learn and work at Middlesbrough College , and potential applicants to the college, are treated fairly and valued for their talents and ability, in all aspects of its activities as an employer and provider of education and training.
Equality and Diversity Strategic Plan and Objectives
Middlesbrough College recognises its legal and moral obligations to:
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
- Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it
All Middlesbrough College services, programmes and operations reflect our commitment to and implementation of equality, diversity and inclusion. This is reflected in our core values of driving inclusion and promoting mutual respect and wellbeing for all.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are promoted across the College through:
- Equality, diversity and inclusion strategic and operational committees
- Equalities Co-ordinator and departmental staff Equality Champions
- Networks for students and staff who share protected characteristics
- Achievement of awards and quality standards
- Induction, training and continuous professional development of staff
- Marketing materials
- Induction training for students
- Thrive tutorial programme and enrichment activities for students
- Additional learning support for students
- Student Union Officers – Equality, Anti-bullying, Health and Wellbeing
- Celebratory and awareness-raising events linked to the College’s equality and diversity calendar
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2024-25
Students:
- 58.3% male and 41.7% female students
- 29.1% students consider themselves to have a learning difficulty or disability
- 22% students are from black and minority ethnic group
Staff:
- 40.7% male and 59.3% female staff members
- 9.5% staff members consider themselves to have a learning difficulty or disability
- 10.4% staff members are from black and minority ethnic group
Key Developments for 2025/2026
- Support for Religious Observance – enhancing facilities and flexible scheduling to maximise support for religious observance among staff and students.
- Apprenticeship Attainment Improvement – improving attainment outcomes for apprentices with learning difficulties or disabilities through targeted support.
- Supported Internship Placements – introducing supported internship placements across various departments to facilitate meaningful work experience.
- Refreshing EDI Working Group – revitalising the EDI Working Group to clarify objectives and increase stakeholder engagement for better outcomes.
To view this, or the full report in an alternative format, please contact the College’s Marketing Team: 01642 333333.
