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    New College Swindon and Swindon College - Research into experience of BME groups in post 16 further education in Swindon

    etf:1791

    This Equality & Diversity Partneship project undertook research into factors affecting academic under-achievement by identified ethnic groups in post-16 further education in the Swindon area and recommended actions to address these. The principal focus was on 16-19 year old minority ethnic students studying for long courses. The aim was to enable the colleges to improve student experience and success at college.
    The resources included are:
    • Final report
    • Flyer
    • Going to College project resource

    Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education - Regional Diversity Champions

    etf:1790

    This resource comprises the report and resources developed by the Equality and Diversity Partnership Project led by Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education in 2009-10.
    The scope of the project was to extend the regional diversity champions process in 2010. The main outcomes and outputs of the project were:
    • Devise easy-to-use on-line application system
    • Encourage and promote applications
    • Judging and selection
    • Promote findings and circulate good practice
    • Use the technology as a basis for a national exemplars scheme.

    Equality North East - Using the equality standard to embed Equality and Diversity

    etf:1789

    This project aimed to use the Equality North East Equality Standard to assist partner learning providers within a cluster to embed equality and diversity and meet Common Inspection Framework Requirements. The cluster were provided with the advice, tools and techniques to embed equality and diversity within their people strategies alongside receiving information about learner positive action and good practice within and outside the region.

    Equality North East - Responding to Diversity: Promoting Equality and Excellence

    etf:1788

    This resource comprises the report and resources developed by one of two Equality and Diversity Partnership Project led by Equality North East in 2009-10. The aim of this project was to identify examples of positive action and effective equality practice within the North East's Learning Providers and then compile a report of these case studies in order to raise awareness. Core components of the project included research into case studies, completion of a report, and dissemination of information through networks and an event.

    Boston College - Raising aspirations among young learners from disadvantaged backgrounds

    etf:1786

    This resource comprises the report and resources developed by the Equality and Diversity Partnership Project led by Boston College in 2009-10. The project aimed to identify young learners across Lincolnshire who are in receipt of EMAs/ALGs or who live in post-coded areas identified as areas of disadvantage. The team also aimed to engage with them as “experts” through electronic and paper based surveys, one-to-one interviews and focus groups about the barriers to success and effective intervention strategies.

    Stockport CES Stepping Up in Sustainability video - project overview

    etf:1724

    This video illustrates the Stockport Continuing Education Service's Stepping Up in Sustainability project, which sought to embed sustainability across the service including through development of teaching and learning, organisational strategy and staff development. Other resources relating to the project are available by searching for "Stepping Up in Sustainability: Stockport Continuing Education Service"

    Stepping Up in Sustainability: Walsall College

    etf:1723

    Through this project - entitled 'Sustainability and Responsible Stewardship: Bringing it all Together' - the college aimed to: raise awareness and understanding in a number of diverse groups in relation to their personal contribution to the sustainability agenda; enter dialogue with the New Engineering Foundation who would provide data evidencing need, advice and guidance along with on-project support; and encourage individuals to make a big difference. Using the title of ‘Pass it On’- it was intended that a sharing and raising of awareness would take place across a wider audience.

    Stepping Up in Sustainability: Sussex Downs College

    etf:1720

    As the largest college in the South-East, Sussex Downs College aimed, through this 'Eco Pledge Project', to measure and embed sustainable practices working towards a zero waste strategy. Activities were designed to influence and raise understanding of climate change impact both in the organisation and amongst other learning partners, while new curriculum delivery addressed skills gaps in emerging employability areas.

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