Equality and Diversity
Sirius Academy is committed to a policy of equality and diversity which promotes and ensures just and fair treatment for all.
The aim is to create and maintain a positive working and learning environment, which creates mutual respect and dignity and enables everyone to realise their full potential, regardless of age, disability, family responsibility, marital status, race, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, political or trade union activity, and unrelated criminal convictions.
It is our intention to ensure that no person is subject to unfair treatment in any way and we recognise our responsibilities and legal obligations under the following Acts:
- Equal Pay Act (1970)
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974)
- Sex Discrimination Act (1975)
- Race Relations Act (1976)
- Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
- Protection from Harassment Act (1997)
- Human Rights Act (1998)
- Data Protection Act (1998)
- Race Relations [Amendment] Act (2000)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (2001/2005)
- Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations (2003)
- Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (2003)
