Equality Framework for Lifelong Learning Min Rodriguez Lifelong Learning UK

Equality Framework

for Lifelong

Learning

Min Rodriguez

Lifelong Learning UK

• Consistent approach to equalities

• Provides a minimum standard

• Establishes a model of excellence

• Joins up equality initiatives

• Considers all equality areas

• Incorporates measures to assess impact

• Aligned to common inspection framework

Rationale

Aims of the Framework

• Establish and promote good practice

• Outcome focused approach - emphasis on self assessment and evidence gathering

• Take account of local needs and circumstances

• Integrates requirements of Equality Act 2010

• Highlights role of providers and partners in challenging inequality in local communities

Levels of Performance

The Framework consists of three levels of performance for benchmarking

• Level 1 – Developing

• Level 2 – Achieving

• Level 3 – Excelling

Performance Areas

The five areas of performance

• Leadership and organisational commitment

• Learner and stakeholder engagement

• Learner achievement, access and experience

• A modern and diverse workforce

• Knowing your community and equality mapping

Model of Continuous Improvement

Collect equality

data, consult, assess

Set equality priorities

and objectives

Monitor and

evaluate

Achieve and review

equality outcomes

Phase One: Pilot Exercise

• Bradford College*

• Highbury College

• Bilborough College*

• Riverside College*

• Otley College*

• Michaeljohn Training School*

• Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy*

Phase Two: New Providers

• Yeovil College• Peterborough Regional College• Petroc College• Epping Forest College• A4e Ltd• Derbyshire Learning and

Development Consortium• BL Hairdressing• Cornwall College• Beneast Training Ltd• Kingston College• East of England Next Steps• Careers Yorkshire & Humber• NETA Training Ltd• Portland College• Derby College

• Tyne Metropolitan College

• Oakwood Court College

• In Touch Care Ltd

• Anne Clarke Associates Ltd

• Carlisle College

• Kensington & Chelsea College

• City College, Brighton & Hove

• Bexley College

• Hopwood Hall College

• Burton College

• CfBT Next Step

• Halesowen College

• South Nottingham College

• Alliance Learning Ltd

Self Assessment: Performance against Standards

• Holistic and comprehensive approach

• Performance against criteria

• Evidence gathering

• Identifying improvements

• Action planning

• Critical friend visit

• Online support – Excellence Gateway

• Development of validation process

• Pilot ends 31st March 2011

• Roll out to sector 2011/12

Next Steps: Getting Involved

Questions?

Contact Details

Min RodriguezLifelong Learning UKTel: 020 7375 9538Email: minrodriguez@lluk.org

www.lluk.org