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Stoke on Trent College: Working without a fixed retirement age

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This project focused on retaining older workers as part of the college's strategic workforce and succession planning. Working with trade unions and the board of governors, the college removed the requirement for permanent staff to retire at the default retirement age and agreed flexible working arrangements with individuals wishing to continue working. Succession planning strategies were put in place to strengthen internal capacity and ensure continuity when members of staff retire. As a result the college has retained knowledge and skills in key areas and older workers feel valued.

Wakefield College: Working without a fixed retirement age

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This case study explores Wakefield College's approach to removing the fixed retirement age with the aim of removing bureaucracy, treating older workers fairly and improving their long-term productivity. The college's approach emphasises retaining and developing talent; parallel and overlap staffing to retain and develop expertise; improved communications about succession planning and career planning; providing training to raise awareness; and challenging stereotypes and dispelling myths.

Grantham College: Working without a fixed retirement age

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This project focused on Grantham College's early experience of removing the fixed retirement age. The college's approach has been to improve strategic workforce planning and management; implement a policy review and policy change; introduce a ‘capability procedure’ to the performance management process; and improve communications to line managers. Impacts have included increased workforce flexibility; increased age diversity; retention of key workers who would otherwise have left; and an increase in the number of older workers.

Guidance on trans equality in post-school education

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The aim of this guide, developed by Press for Change, is to ensure that trans equality is embedded in all policies and practices in post-school education. It provides background information, practical advice and examples of best practice, so that your learning establishment can take the positive steps required to fulfil your legal requirements and provide a positive environment for trans workers and students.

British Sign Language and Improving Services for d/Deaf learners Report

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This project was developed to motivate and support the learning and skills sector to develop their awareness of d/Deaf learners and their needs; improve the sector’s capability and capacity to meet these needs and adjust the learning environment so that it becomes more inclusive; and ensure that, just like other learners, d/Deaf learners have an equal chance to enjoy and achieve their full potential in education.

Derby College Deaf Access - supporting d/Deaf learners

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This case study was developed by Deaf Access, part of the Additional Learning Support (ALS) department at Derby College. Derby has the third largest d/Deaf community in the country and the college regularly has over 40 deaf learners, both full and part-time. The case study outlines the approach taken by Deaf Access and the services and resources it offers, including training and support for teaching staff. A video is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/embed/lNXzRgDtNUw?rel=0.

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