BLOSSOMIFY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
Blossomify was founded to bring mental wellness and educational opportunities and benefits to as many families, young people and children as possible. It is important to us that we serve a diverse mix of young people and in particular:
• a balance of all genders
• a diversity of racial and cultural backgrounds children of all abilities
• disabled children, and those with special additional or special educational needs
We are uniquely able to achieve these goals because our method of working treats every person as an individual, and we operate with a high staff ratio. It is the job of our staff and volunteers to ensure that families feel welcomed, and that they all benefit from the service we offer. This includes a high level of individual attention, recognition, celebration of their successes and positive social interactions with staff and other children and young people.
Blossomify is committed to offering equal opportunities to both full‐time and part‐time employees irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation providing they meet our recruitment selection criteria. This is detailed in more depth in our Recruitment Policy.
Blossomify staff promote the fundamental British values of R.I.D.E:
● Rule of law
● Individual liberty Democracy
● Equality ‐ mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
Actively promoting these values means challenging opinions or behaviours that are contrary to fundamental British values. Staff and children are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance. It is expected that they should understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right ‘and ‘wrong’, all people living in the United Kingdom are subject to its law.
Blossomify will:
● enable students to develop their self‐knowledge, self‐esteem and self‐confidence.
● enable students to distinguish right from wrong and respect the civil and criminal law of the UK.
● encourage students to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and to understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the centre locality and wider society.
● encourage students to acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for UK public institutions and services.
● encourage tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling students to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures.
● encourage respect for other people; and
● encourage respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic processes, including respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in the UK.
Diversity & Inclusion
• Blossomify is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive place for our employees, volunteers and families to thrive.
• We have volunteer network groups which provide a safe space for staff, parents and volunteers to support each other, share experiences and help us develop as a community.
• We have a steering group will help us to improve and evolve our policies as an organisation where appropriate.
• Whilst we do not have all the answers, we are committed to listening, learning, and helping to drive change.
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