We believe unlawful discrimination is never okay.
Discrimination occurs when an individual or a group of people are treated less favourably than others based on a protected characteristic such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership (in employment), pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex or gender, sexual orientation.
All forms of discrimination are contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and the College Dignity at Work, Student Charter and Student Code of Conduct
What can I do?
Think
- What is discrimination? It might be useful to think about what constitutes unlawful discrimination.
Talk
- To your friend or colleague. Talking things through with someone they trust can sometimes help.
- Students can then speak with Student Advisors or Safeguarding Officer and staff can contact their HR Advisor
Report
- Report and Support Students and staff can report discrimination by using the College’s Report and Support system. They can choose to do this anonymously or they can request support from an advisor. If you choose to talk to an advisor they will be able to talk through the options and support available to them, in confidence.
- College Complaints Process & Procedure If they choose to make a formal complaint to the College about a student or member of staff there is a process and procedures that set out the steps they will need to follow.
Get Support
If you think you or someone you know has suffered from unlawful discrimination, there is a variety of support options available to both students and staff.
For students
· Student Counselling Service: The College’s team of professional counsellors, psychotherapists and mental health workers offers confidential support.
· Access support through our Time to Talk Helpline 0141 272 3786 from 1pm – 4pm, Monday to Friday. The helpline is staffed by trained counsellors.
· Equality, Diversity and Inclusion- Our Equality & Diversity Lead provides advice, support and guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues to students and staff. Contact Caroline at report&support@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
· Student Advice - This College service offers support and advice on issues affecting your student life, with signposting and referral to more specialist services. If you're not sure where to go, this is a good place to start.
· Student Advisors can talk through the College's procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence.
For staff
- Human Resources- If you are a member of staff or manager your HR advisor will be able to identify the support that’s available for you.
- Staff Employee Assistance Programme
- Access support through our Time to Talk Helpline 0141 272 3786 from 1pm – 4pm, Monday to Friday. Trained counsellors staff the helpline.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion- Our Equality & Diversity Lead provides advice, support and guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues to students and staff. Contact Caroline at report&support@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Mental Health and Wellbeing
1 in 4 people is affected by a mental health problem in any year and it is estimated that around 1 in 5 people has contemplated suicide or self-harm.
For students
- Take care of yourself. It’s important that you take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, the Student Counselling Service offers confidential help and is open to all students.
- GCCSA Mental Health Support for Students
- Contact our Mental Health Coordinator, Kirsten at report&support@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
For staff
- Contact your HR advisor
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access support through our Time to Talk Helpline 0141 272 3786 from 1pm – 4pm, Monday to Friday. Trained counsellors staff the helpline.
- Togetherall The College partners with the Charlie Waller Trust (CWT) and students have access to Togetherall, a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing