Equality and Diversity

• Equality and Diversity Manager
  Maeve Borges
  B113, First floor, Main Building, Colchester Campus
  01206 712143


• Human Resources
  B103, First floor, Main Building, Colchester Campus
  01206 712079


• Student Services
  Colchester - B63, Ground floor, Main Building, Colchester Campus

Colchester Institute is committed to inclusive learning and widening participation; the college also take its responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) very seriously. This means that all applicants and learners who have disabilities or learning difficulties are entitled to receive support to enable them to participate as fully as possible in college life and to enable them to complete their programme of study successfully. 

Colchester Institute will not tolerate harassment or bullying on any grounds either for employees or learners. 

The college is  committed to:

Coming Soon

Shane Steward - Engineering his own sucess

A student from Colchester Institute has delighted his tutors by attaining top exam results. Shane Steward, who studied Welding and Fabrication Practice at the College, achieved over 85% in each of the units that make up the Level 3 qualification (the equivalent to an A Level).

1.  Introduction

This Gender Equality Scheme (GES) sets out the College's commitment to gender equality.  The College recognises that the Gender Equality Duty (as introduced by the Equality Act 2006) requires a pro-active approach to mainstreaming gender equality into all decisions and activities.  The GES is applicable to both College staff and students and should be read in conjunction with the College's Equality and Diversity policy.

1. Introduction

This policy sets out the college's commitment to race equality and how we will positively promote race equality.  It is applicable to both College staff and learners.  It should be read in conjunction with the college's Equal Opportunities Policy. 

1. Introduction

This Disability Equality Scheme sets out the college's commitment to disability equality and how we will positively promote equality of opportunity for disabled persons. It is applicable to both College staff and learners and should be read in conjunction with the college's Equality and Diversity policy.