Equality & Diversity
Warrington & Vale Royal College is committed to the promotion of equality and diversity for students, staff, applicants, partner organisations and visitors. Our aim is that all individuals at Warrington & Vale Royal College should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We want people to feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected.
The college serves the learning needs of the whole community, with the objective of promoting the economic and social well-being of the local area. We strive to be customer-focused in terms of accessibility, relevance and flexibility.
We work to eliminate unfair discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations for people, irrespective of their age; disability; gender; pregnancy and maternity status; gender reassignment; race; religion or belief, and sexual orientation. The college considers the impact of its activities on equality, and acts to address any issues identified.
The college values diversity and recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and enrich our educational community.
SIG 1
Learning from leaders in diversity.
SIG 3
Promoting a better understanding of gender identity.
SIG 4
Does learning support work for us?
- Learning from our apprentices with disabilities and learning difficulties.
- Perspectives of students with disabilities and learning difficulties.
SIG 6
Investigating sexual harassment, misogyny and toxic masculinity in further education: experiences and perspectives of female and male students.
SIG 8
Take positive action to improve the positive destinations for 16-18 disadvantaged students and those studying below level 2 or withdraw prior to achievement of their qualifications.
Ruvimbo Jali
Course: Level 3 Health & Social Care
Destination: BSc Adult Nursing, Liverpool John Moores University
“I have really enjoyed my time at college and have been fully embraced to achieve my career goals. All of the tutors are so supportive and have challenged me to be the best that I can be, which has ultimately helped me to secure my place at university.”
Lara Ackers Glanvill
Course: Access to HE: Social Work
“As a someone who has studied a number of courses at the college, my experience of student support and accessibility for people with disabilities has been excellent. I face minimal challenges navigating the campus, and the tutors and support staff are exceptional.”
Tae-Reece Brown
Course: Level 3 Creative Media Practice
Destination: BA (Hons) Television Production, University of Westminster
“I started the college in 2019 on a Preparation for Work course, and now here I am four years later ready to head off to university! The support I’ve received from both my tutors and the support staff at the college has been brilliant, and has helped me to build up my confidence and skills so that I am ready for my next steps.”
Aveesha Collins
Course: Access to HE: Nursing & Midwifery
Destination: BSc Adult Nursing, University of Chester
“As a student at Warrington & Vale Royal College, one of the main things I have learned is to have more confidence in my ability. I have faced several personal challenges alongside becoming a mature student, and I am so grateful for the college community of tutors and peers that have supported me along the way.”
Lucian Hinchliffe
Course: Level 3 Acting & Musical Theatre and HNC/D Performing Arts
“I love studying at the college because it’s such an inclusive and non-judgemental environment. My experience as both a school leaver and an adult student has been extremely positive - I’ve been given feedback and encouraged to improve, without any cruelty. I feel safe here.”
Isabelle Higginson
Course: Level 2 Brickwork
“As a girl studying construction at the college, I have learned that there are no barriers in achieving my career goal of starting my own construction business. It means a lot that my tutors believe in me, recognise my potential, and push me closer towards achieving my dreams.”
