13 February 2017 at 11:16 AM The lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBandT) charity Stonewall has published its Top 100 Employers’ list for 2017. Congratulations to the 2 colleges and 11 universities who made it onto the list. What are your achievements and progress on LGBandT equality in the workplace? Should you think about applying next year?
10 December 2016 at 05:46 PM Is it harassment if an employee talks freely about religion and belief? How might organisations be held responsible if staff express their views on social media? If a student claims he is a Jedi knight, would he be covered by the legislation? What steps should employers take when handling employee requests? Would new guidance help?
EHRC/GEO, religion and belief 10 December 2016 at 05:43 PM Acas have highlighted that some employers are ill equipped to deal with staff who have life-threatening or long-term conditions such as cancer, HIV or multiple sclerosis. They may be unfamiliar with the law and in particular the implications for disability discrimination. How does your practice shape up?
Disability, Employment 10 December 2016 at 05:41 PM There have been rising incidents of hate crime against Polish people since the EU referendum. Are your students experiencing hate crime? How do you know? What are you doing about it?
EHRC/GEO, Hate crime, immigration 10 October 2016 at 05:56 PM Outstanding organisations are expected to place the promotion of fundamental British values ‘at the heart’ of all that they do. Are you confident that inspectors will judge your work to be outstanding? And in particular, how are teaching staff in different curriculum teams contributing to the Prevent Duty by promoting fundamental British values? Do they have the knowledge and confidence to discuss sensitive or controversial topics? Do they take advantage of what is going on in the world? Are they preparing learners thoroughly for life in Britain's complex, diverse and multicultural society?
British Values, Ofsted, Prevent 
