Equality Impact Assessment - Kingston Adult Education Equality Scheme - Disability

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(Note: for information contained in documents to which reference is made, contact Julie Bennett on 020 8547 6764, or email julie.bennett@rbk.kingston.gov.uk)

Is this a new function or a review of an existing function?

New function. Kingston Adult Educations' (KAE) Disability Equality Scheme (DES) was produced in 2006 and has now been incorporated into the Equality Scheme. This Equality Impact Assessment was originally produced in relation to the DES, but is now updated to address the disability elements of the Equality Scheme.

What are the aims/purpose of the function?

Ensure that disabled staff and learners are not disadvantaged when participating in KAE life. To promote positive attitudes towards disabled people and positive experiences for them.

Is the function designed to meet specific needs such as the needs of minority ethnic groups, older people, disabled people etc?

Disabled people

What information has been gathered on this function? (Indicate the type of information gathered e.g. statistics, consultation, other monitoring information)? Attach a summary or refer to where the evidence can be found.

KAE data provided the statistics for participation of disabled learners according to race, gender, impairment type, retention and achievement. Consultation with disabled – and non - disabled - staff, learners and community partners provided assessment of our current position. Local and national profile data provided our comparative data.

Does your analysis of the information show different outcomes for different groups (higher or lower uptake/failure to access/receive a poorer or inferior service)? If yes, indicate which groups and which aspects of the policy or function contribute to inequality?

Outcomes were statistically very high since mechanisms to support disabled learners already existed. However, local data was based on 2001 census information and national data not suitable for comparison. Analysis of information on staff could not be done since data was not available at the time of writing.

Are these differences justified (e.g. are there legislative or other constraints)? If they are, explain in what way.

No, they are not.

What action needs to be taken as a result of this Equality Impact Assessment to address any detrimental impacts or meet previously unidentified need? Include here any reasonable adjustments for access by disabled people. Include dates by which action will be taken. Attach an action plan if necessary.

Refer to actions identified in the KAE Equality Scheme Action Plan (see link below).

Additional actions are identified in the actions contained in the initial equality screening of KAE's Mental Health Policy (see above to contact holder of this document)

When will you evaluate the impact of action taken?

Deadlines are specified in the Action Plan and evaluation and review will be undertaken on an ongoing basis at our regular Curriculum and Quality meetings.

Assessment completed by:

Julie Bennett

Kingston Adult Education

27 November 2006, revised ???