governance good practice guide

about diversity

Diversity and equality is a central part of CEL's mission:

To improve the standard, diversity and the talent pool of leaders in the learning and skills sector's Diversity and equality is therefore, at the heart of everything that CEL does in order to deliver this and ensure a lasting impact. Our diversity strategy operates on a number of levels, namely:

1. Working with individuals in the learning and skills workforce to ensure they have opportunities to reach their leadership potential

2. Influencing organisational development and capacity building through our work on governance, recruitment and selection and talent management

3. CEL's own organisational development both as an employer and as a provider of services

4. Influencing policy and national sector strategy on leadership through our work on the national stage and promoting our research as evidence for the need for change.

We are committed to a programme of continuous improvement, both in the delivery and content of our products and services, and in our own operations. All CEL staff and associates have a responsibility to promote and embed diversity and equality throughout everything they do. CEL's policy Regardless of an individual's age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or faith we will:

• Aim to be legally compliant with all relevant legislation pertinent to the learning and skills sector, and require that any of our subcontractors do the same
• Ensure that our products, programmes and services are open and accessible to all
• Deliver our services with professional integrity and maintain the dignity of those we are working with
• Ensure that resources, ideas, materials etc. are widely shared and that we are open, honest and accountable for everything we do
• Operate fair and open recruitment and selection processes in relation to internal vacancies and places on our programmes
• Seek to continuously improve our products, services and operations
• Offer a range of subsidies and support mechanisms for individuals from under-represented groups to enable them to reach their leadership potential
• Deal with enquiries and complaints in a timely and sensitive way.

If you require further information please contact us on 0870 060 3278.