Policies & Reports

At Landmarks, the health, safety, and wellbeing of our colleagues is important to us; we are committed to nurturing an inclusive and diverse community of colleagues. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, and we are dedicated to maintaining a zero-tolerance approach towards any form of discrimination, harassment, bullying, or violence towards our members of staff (including volunteers).

Our staff team have a right to carry out their duties without being subjected to any form of abuse. We strongly condemn any actions or behaviours that compromise the well-being, safety, or emotional health of any individual within our institution.

This includes:

• Discrimination: We will not tolerate discrimination based on race, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. All individuals within our college community have the right to be treated fairly and without bias.
• Harassment: We will not tolerate any form of harassment, including but not limited to verbal, physical, or online harassment. This includes offensive comments, gestures, or actions that create a hostile or intimidating environment.
• Bullying: We will not tolerate bullying in any form, whether it is physical, verbal, or psychological. Bullying includes repeated and intentional actions that harm, intimidate, or cause distress to another person.
• Violence: We will not tolerate any act of violence, including physical assault, threats, or intimidation towards anyone within our college community. The safety and well-being of our learners and staff are of utmost importance.
• Verbal abuse: including verbally insulting, shouting, swearing, belittling and demeaning them, or otherwise inappropriate language. This may involve purposefully misinterpreting staff support to present an alternative, negative image.
• Environmental: We will not tolerate the deliberate causing of damage or stealing from the premise.

If a member of staff is being subjected to one of the situations above, the college will support the individual to address the matter; this may include referrals to the Police depending on the severity of the harm. The college makes every effort to communicate effectively with all stakeholders however there may be some circumstances where certain types of communication are more appropriate; for example, should contact from a stakeholder become inappropriate or involving one of the behaviours described above, staff are within their rights to request written communication only rather than face-to-face contact.

We encourage all members of our college community to report any incidents or concerns related to violations of this zero tolerance statement promptly. By upholding this approach, we strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive educational environment for all.