Equality & Diversity ANNUAL REPORT 2015/16 ltegroup.co.uk Contents Welcome 04 Governance 06 Group Services 10 The Manchester College Our social mission Further Education 14 Higher Education 34 is to improve lives MOL 46 and economic Novus 54 Total People 64 success through Apprenticeships 76 learning and skills. Get in touch 90 04 WELCOME LTEGROUP.CO.UK 05 Chief Executive’s Overview Welcome John Thornhill Chief Executive As I reflect on our achievements Equality, diversity and inclusion Chair’s across the Group over the last 12 are fundamental to our values months, I am immensely proud of and mission and is as important Introduction the positive steps we have taken for colleagues, as it is to our in our commitment to equality, support for individual learners, diversity and inclusion. in the classroom and in the work place and we will continue to We are a unique organisation, make significant strides towards Sue Murphy CBE supporting over 100,000 our goals in this area. Chair diverse learners across the Group’s specialist organisations, in learning, training and employment services. Our social mission is to improve lives and Our Annual Report on disadvantage to achieve their economic success through Equality and Diversity gives goals, with the support of an learning and skills and I am proud us an opportunity to celebrate outstanding team of colleagues. of our 5,000 staff who do this the diversity of our unique In this year’s annual report, you with passion and dedication day- organisation, as we look back will see a snapshot of what can in, day-out, across more than 100 on what we have achieved over be achieved when you are part UK locations. the last year and renew our of a welcoming and inclusive commitment to making progress environment. We are committed to improving on this important issue. the employability and economic As a Group, myself and the Board situation of all individuals, by As an organisation our aim is to are proud to be part of such a giving them access to the ‘‘ contribute to economic growth unique organisation and thank best training, education and through the development of skills you for your support, your passion employment opportunities, locally, regionally and nationally, and your on-going commitment regardless of their background. by supporting learners, whatever to equality and diversity. their background to achieve success while celebrating our diverse communities. I’m regularly inspired by the progress our learners make, many overcoming hardship and 06 GOVERNANCE LTEGROUP.CO.UK 07 Governance The Board of Governors has the strategic oversight of the Group including setting its mission, vision and values. They are both leaders of, and ambassadors for, all parts of the Group. Overview of business area 11% 6% Sex % Age % Male 56% 25-44 6% Female 33% 22% 45-59 61% Not 11% declared 61% 60-74 22% (Continues to be the Not 11% same as 14/15) 56% 33% declared Faith/religion & belief % 61% Agnostic 5.6% Christian 61% 11% Any other 5.6% Disability % 6% 95% Atheist 5.6% 16.6% None 95% declared 5.6% 6% No faith 2% 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% Unspecified 2% Not declared 16.6% disability declared 77% No return 3% 3% Race % English/Welsh/ 77% Scottish Northern Irish White/Black 6% Caribbean African 6% Not declared 11% (Same as 14/15) 08 GOVERNANCE LTEGROUP.CO.UK 09 (Continued) Governance Overview of business area Community & Stakeholder 11% Engagement The high response rate to all questions 6% Sexual Orientation % on the protected characteristics evidences how all Governors are Heterosexual 83% committed to the E&D agenda and Gay 6% how they lead by example. 83% Not declared 11% The student Governor membership for 2015/16 has reflected the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) community served by the College. The diversity of the Board is monitored when appointments are made to ensure that not only are key individuals with the Equality, Diversity appropriate skills and expertise recruited Inclusion Update but that the appointments made are a reflection of the diverse communities EDI Objectives 2017-19 11% • Collect data on all protected served by the Group. characteristics Achieved • As leaders and ambassadors, to champion equality and diversity in 66% • Focus on increasing diversity all areas of the Group. This has been - The Board has sought to increase retained to reflect the continued diversity through the appointment 6% importance of this role. of a number of co-opted members for 2016/17 onwards 6% New objectives: • As leaders and ambassadors • To collect data on all protected % we have championed equality and 11 characteristics for co-opted members diversity in all areas of the Group in addition to Governors Marriage & Civil % • To acknowledge the importance of diversity on boards as the Group Single 11% moves towards its new structure. Married/civil 66% • Focusing on continuing to increase partnership the diversity of both Governors and co-opted members. Divorced 6% Not declared 6% No return 11% 10 GROUP SERVICES LTEGROUP.CO.UK 11 Group Services Group services covers a range of professional and support functions such as IT, HR, Marketing, Finance, Sex Management Information and Student Records. The majority of staff being based in Manchester. Services are provided to all areas of the organisation. Roles range from administration to senior professionals. % % 57.5 57 Not untypical of the senior gender split based management team Overview of business area on sector with in Group Services 57.5% female are female The number of female leavers has been % proportionately higher than would be expected. % % % 57.5 55.2 However, the number of male joiners at 47% 53 47 has not significantly altered the balance of the of the workforce of the workforce workforce are women are over 40 Disability % 2 % declared a learning 2 difficulty of workforce declared disability which is consistent with other business units Age Other than for under 20’s, the spread is relatively % 45 even across age groups, 8.4 from 20 up to 60 Average age is 45 which is not Group services has the untypical for the second lowest percentage sector of employees in the Group over 60 at 8.4% 12 GROUP SERVICES LTEGROUP.CO.UK 13 (Continued) Group Services EDI Objectives Update EDI Objectives 2017-19 • Recruitment Policy has been updated Future workforce development to and Assessment tools have been focus on: developed to ensure we are meeting best practice in recruiting and diversity • Recruitment of young workforce of staff over next 5 years • Utilising social media within the • Encourage greater declaration as recruitment attraction strategy opposed to ‘Prefer not to say’ initiatives to attract a wider pool of • Ensure greater focus on data candidates collection and analysis • Staff PEEPS (personal emergency • Positive recruitment strategies evacuation plan) developed and to attract under 50’s and ethnic greater focus during the induction minority groups period • Employee Relations casework tracker has been devised to enable greater analysis of any groups affected disproportionately • The EDI mandatory training module has been updated • A career framework and Talent Management Pool has been devised • The delivery of Women into Management training seminars with 7 female colleagues attending 14/15 • PAM Assist was implemented in December 16 to provide employee assistance support 14 FURTHER EDUCATION TMC.AC.UK 15 THE MANCHESTER COLLEGE Further Education The Manchester College The Manchester College is a Overview of business area workforce comprises over General Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) college meeting the needs of the diverse 1,700 population of Greater Manchester curriculum and business and beyond. The College provides support staff a range of academic and vocational 5,232 7,362 programmes in addition to 16-18 learners 19+ learners extensive English, Maths and ESOL provision, enabling students to start their career pathway at the level The Manchester College is committed that suits them from Entry to to ensuring each student receives the Level 4+. support they need to achieve their In 2015/16 a total of potential and to provide each student The population of Greater Manchester with an enriching college experience The Manchester College is one of the most diverse in Europe which enables all our students, 12,594 provides a broad range of FE and, as the largest FE and HE college regardless of their background, to learners were enrolled at and HE courses to students in the country, The Manchester College broaden their experience, awareness The Manchester College from Manchester, Greater is committed to enabling students to and understanding of Manchester and Manchester and beyond. follow their individual career pathway beyond. Our commitment to Equality, College sites based across with a focus on ‘careers not courses’. Diversity and Inclusion will ensure we Manchester provide a diverse The Manchester College starts by asking are contributing to the development range of courses supported by each student ‘What is your passion?’ and of a future and current workforce that outstanding facilities. then tailors a career pathway around is diverse in its skills, backgrounds, that student to engage and enthuse by ideas and experience and empowers linking passion with qualifications and students who will, in turn, enhance the employability skills base in the new support to develop progression and Students employability opportunities. powerhouse of Northern Europe. 53.6% Age % 44.1% Below 16 2.3% 38.3% 16-18 44.1% 6% No.1 19+ (all) 53.6% 6.5% Provider of 16-19 19-24 15.3% 15.3% & adult education 24+ 38.3% in Greater 2.3% Overall college (FE 16-18 and adult) Manchester 16 FURTHER EDUCATION TMC.AC.UK 17 Case Study Achievement Jerome Hickey Level 2 Child Studies Openshaw 2015-16 (male in a female dominated area) FE 14/15 15/16 Difference Jerome is the only male in the group and has made tremendous leaps towards 14/15 fulfilling his dreams of becoming a teacher.