Celebrating Investors in Diversity Silver Award
Weston College is delighted to announce its achievement of the prestigious Investors in Diversity Silver Award, granted by the National Centre for Diversity.
This award represents an important milestone in the College's ongoing commitment to creating brighter futures and fostering a truly inclusive and respectful environment for its learners, staff, and the wider community.
The Silver Award recognises organisations that demonstrate excellence in promoting Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (FREDIE) within the workplace. With this award, the National Centre for Diversity acknowledges Weston College's efforts to uphold these values, confirming that the College’s workplace culture, policies, and practices provide a benchmark for other organisations.
Weston College continues to make progress in equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), supported by an effective EDI Committee and staff networks driving initiatives for an inclusive environment and comprehensive FREDIE training and leadership commitment have fostered positive cultural changes.
The accreditation process also showed that the College provides strong support for diverse student groups and mental health initiatives, with staff praising training and resources. As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer, Weston College remains committed to embedding FREDIE principles and strengthening trust across our college community.
Pat Jones, Principal and Chief Executive of Weston College, said: “Receiving the Investors in Diversity Silver Award is a testament to our dedication to fostering an inclusive environment.
“This accolade reflects the commitment of our entire college community to creating a place where all are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We are incredibly proud, yet aware that there is always more we can do. This award drives us to continue enhancing our approach to inclusion and engagement.”
The Investors in Diversity accreditation is valid for two years, a period during which Weston College aims to build on this recognition by further strengthening its inclusive policies and expanding support systems across the College.
The National Centre for Diversity commended Weston College's unwavering dedication to creating a supportive, engaging, and fair environment. Aneesah Khan, Operations Manager at National Centre for Diversity, said: “We congratulate Weston College, their staff, and stakeholders on successfully achieving the Investors in Diversity Silver Award following their assessment.
“This accomplishment reflects a significant commitment to workplace inclusivity.”
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