As a learning environment and as a major employer we strive to make the organisation completely inclusive, and one in which all people irrespective of gender, can participate fully as equal citizens. We have undertaken to adhere to the relevant legislation – Equality Act 2006.

With the Equality Act 2006 we welcome this opportunity to publish our Gender Equality Scheme whereby we become proactive agents of change. Our scheme covers students, staff, and service users, and sets out our framework to tackle discrimination and institutional barriers before these can impact on an individual.

The college's Gender Equality Scheme has been informed by staff and students and written by the Gender Sub Group of the college's Equality Group. The scheme has been approved by the College Executive and considered, endorsed, and approved at Board Of Management level.