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Ofsted Outstanding
The University of Chichester has been graded as ‘outstanding’ for its provision of both primary and secondary teacher training following a recent OFSTED inspection.
During the inspection over 30 schools were visited by the OFSTED inspection team. They observed classes taken by trainees as well as interviewing ex-trainees, mentors, professional tutors and head teachers.
The Inspectors Report particularly commends the ‘very strong leadership team’, the ‘strength of partnership with schools’ and the ‘high quality professional training’. Read more
Stonewall
Stonewall was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against Section 28 of the Local Government Act.
Section 28 was an offensive piece of legislation designed to prevent the so-called 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools; as well as stigmatising gay people it also galvanised the gay community.
To find out more please visit www.stonewall.org.uk or www.gaybydegree.org.uk.
Also see Equality and Diversity.
Positive About Disabled People
Employers who use the disability symbol make five commitments regarding recruitment, training, retention, consultation and disability awareness.
It shows they have a positive attitude towards job applications from disabled people.
These commitments are:
- to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities
- to discuss with disabled employees, at any time but at least once a year, what both parties can do to make sure disabled employees can develop and use their abilities
- to make every effort when employees become disabled to make sure they stay in employment
- to take action to ensure that all employees develop the appropriate level of disability awareness needed to make these commitments work
- to review these commitments each year and assess what has been achieved, plan ways to improve on them and let employees and Jobcentre Plus know about progress and future plans.
Fairtrade
Becoming a Fairtrade University was the joint achievement of staff and the students’ union and demonstrates that the University is doing great things to make sure its campus is more ethical by promoting and raising awareness and availability of products with the FAIRTRADE Mark.
The approved application showed that the University made a commitment to supporting and using Fairtrade products such as food, drinks and clothing are making sure they are available in as many outlets as possible on its campuses, such as the student dining halls, cafés, students’ union bar and shop. Read more>>
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