Mission Statement

“Transforming lives by offering first class adult learning and skills, in order to positively contribute to individual aspirations and to the diverse economic, social and cultural needs of our local communities.”

Equality and Diversity

The College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all staff, students and visitors regardless of age; race; disability; religion or belief; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; financial and employment status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that unlawful discrimination does not occur.

Effective procedures are in place to deal with complaints.

The college recognises that all areas of its activities will be involved. All staff, students and visitors are expected to behave in a manner, which is consistent with the College’s policy. The College expresses its commitment to the student body via its student charter.

SCOLA actively promotes equality through its Equality and Diversity Action Plan, Disability, Race & Gender Equality Schemes & Action Plans, Disability Statement, Community Development Statement, Learning Support Policy and Guidelines, Guidelines for dealing with Harassment and various other Policies and Statements.

A copy of the full policy can be inspected at any SCOLA office or download the Equality & Diversity policy here.

SCOLA's completed Equality Impact Assessments are published and are available on request.

Equality Scheme Summary

Race Equality Statement

The College will treat all employees and students with respect and dignity and seeks to provide a positive working and learning environment free from racial discrimination, harassment or victimisation.
A copy of the full policy can be inspected at any SCOLA office.

College Disabilty Statement

SCOLA is actively working towards enabling students who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities to maximise their learning opportunities and is committed to providing access in both physical and academic terms. Individuality will be respected and valued. The College expects all students to work co-operatively and with regard for each other.
The College is actively improving access and facilities under its responsibilities under the DDA Part 4. Please enquire and seek assistance at the Centre(s) where you wish to study.
A copy of the full policy can be inspected at any SCOLA office.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy Statement

SCOLA recognises and respects its duty to ensure that policies and procedures are in place to safeguard vulnerable adults who access its learning or advisory provision.
A vulnerable adult is someone who is 18 years or older, “Who is or may be in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness: and who is or may be unable to take care of him or herself, or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation.” (Law Commission: 1995)
Although someone may not have declared a difficulty and or disability, SCOLA recognises that it is still possible for any person to be regarded as a vulnerable adult.
The aim of this Policy Statement is to affirm that all SCOLA employees and stake holders have awareness and understanding of vulnerability, what constitutes abuse, the procedures for reporting such incidents and the existence of the overarching guidelines which have been developed by the London Borough of Sutton.

Other College Policies

The college has the following policies, approved by the Governors, which may affect students (pdf links open in a new window)

• Complaints & Compliments Procedure
• Data Protection (link to information that SCOLA adheres to)
• Disability Statement
  
• Equality & Diversity Policy
• Health and Safety Policy (including Risk Assessments)
• Learner Support Policy
• Learner Involvement Stategy
• No Smoking Policy – in operation at all SCOLA centres
• Procedures against Racial Harassment
• Race Equality Policy
• Refund Policy
• Young Persons' Policy
• Easy Read Equality Scheme

Disclaimer

Every effort is made to ensure that the information on this website is accurate. However, SCOLA reserves the right to cancel, combine or re-schedule courses or to make changes to course details including cost, location, content and tutor.
Any changes will be amended on this website on a regular basis