Equality Policy

AT&F Solutions wishes to recognise and value the diversity that now exists within our area, therefore, we have mapped out a simple approach to our Equality Policy, which is based on the principles of mutual respect, fairness and social inclusion.

The aim of our policy is to help promote the principles of equality, empowerment, accessibility and quality. The Equality Policy also contains our Race Equality Scheme.

Our Equality Policy is a public commitment that we will:

• Make sure that all policies and service plans reflect the principles of equal opportunities;

• Identify policies that impact on equality, and ensure that they comply with the law and best practice;

• Provide information or training on our equality policies and the law for all staff and subcontractors;

• Insist that all of our partners, suppliers and contractors are committed to equal opportunities.

By adopting the Policy we have promised to review and challenge our ways of working and bring equality and diversity into the heart of what we do. This relates to both service delivery and to our internal support team.

We will consult where applicable to look at any changes requested by clients or individuals to enhance our services. This means talking and listening to all clients, not only those who regularly use our services but come to us for consultancy. For example, we may need to:

• Review the way we publicise our services to reach people not already using our services.

• Provide information in other formats or languages, to be more accessible to disabled people or non-English speakers

• Take steps to ensure that our workforce represents the diversity of our clients

• Think about equality and diversity when selecting contractors or suppliers.

We believe that people deserve high quality services that meet their individual needs, so we will look for ways to increase the flexibility of the services we provide and try to offer people genuine choice in the services that they receive.