Previous schemes and action plans
The purpose of the scheme
The Single Equality Scheme (SES) is a framework for recording and helping to coordinate the work on equality for students and staff that the University is engaging in at all levels.
Focused on the nine protected groups identified in the Equality Act 2010, it looks at work across the institution promoting equality for these groups:
- age
- gender
- pregnancy and maternity
- belief
- gender reassignment
- race
- disability
- marriage and civil partnership
- sexual orientation.
Why we must do it?
The Equality Act 2010 requires that all public bodies demonstrate how they will promote equality and prevent discrimination. We are required to set objectives and report on these.
Monitoring and Review
The Scheme runs over three year periods to allow for longer term planning. The first iteration covered 2008-2011. The second began in 2011 and plans through to 2013. We will publish an end of year progress report in December of each year and update the action plan accordingly.
Who is responsible?
The Equality and Diversity Team is responsible for the development of a Single Equality Scheme for the University. Deans and Heads of Service are responsible for identifying equality objectives for their service or academic areas.
How do we set objectives?
Objectives are set on the basis of evidence. We consider evidence to fall into two broad categories: qualitative (what people tell us) and quantitative (what the statistical data indicates).
In terms of how we ask people, we will use a variety of means such as surveys, focus groups and staff networks etc. We will use internal and external comparative data to make our assessments.
Single Equality Scheme Closure Report 2008-2011
- SES Closure Report 2008-2011
- SES Closure Report 2008-2011 - Appendix 1: Action Plan
- SES Closure Report 2008-2011 - Appendix 2: Student Equality Data Summary Analysis
- SES Closure Report 2008-2011 - Appendix 3A: Staff Equality Data Summary Analysis 2010/2011
- SES Closure Report 2008-2011 - Appendix 3B: Staff Equality Data 2010/2011
- SES Closure Report 2008-2011 - Appendix 3C: Job Applicant Equality Data 2010/2011
- SES Closure Report 2008-2011 - Appendix 3D: Grievance, Disciplinary and Dignity at Work Equality Data 2010/2011
- SES Closure Report 2008-2011 - Appendix 3E: Staff Training Attendance Equality Data 2010/2011
Contact the Equality and Diversity Team for any of these documents in an alternative format.
2009-10 Single Equality Scheme Annual Report
- SES Annual Report 2009-2010
- SES Annual Report 2009-2010 Data Appendix 1a - Staff Equality Data
- SES Annual Report 2009-2010 Data Appendix 1b - Applicant Equality Data
- SES Annual Report 2009-2010 Data Appendix 1c - Staff Equality Data
- SES Annual Report 2009-2010 Data Appendix 1d - Staff Equality Data
- SES Annual Report 2009-2010 Data Appendix 2 - Student Equality Data
2008-2009 Single Equality Scheme Annual Report and Action Plan
- SES Annual Report 2008-2009 and Year Two Action Plan 2009/10
- SES Annual Report 2008-2009 Appendix 2a - Staff Equality Data
- SES Annual Report 2008-2009 Appendix 2b - Staff Equality Data
- SES Annual Report 2008-2009 Appendix 3 - Student Equality Data
