Respecting Gender
The College is committed to eliminating sex discrimination and actively promoting gender equality for both staff and students.
The College has in place a Single Equality Scheme with supporting action plan which describes how the College meets its gender equality duties under the Equality Act 2010.
Equality and Diversity at Sussex Downs College
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Transgender and Gender Re-assignment
In addition the College recognises that there are possible differences between physical sex and gender identity and will at no time discriminate against people on the grounds of transvestism, transsexualism, intersex conditions or any process of gender re-assignment, begun or complete. The College has developed its own gender re-assignment guidance as an information resource for staff and managers.
Gender Re-assignment Guidance
A guide for young trans people in the UK
The Women's Leadership Network
The College is a member of the Women’s Leadership Network which aims to develop a dynamic and influential network of women leaders, to promote equality of opportunity throughout the Further Education sector.
Please visit the WLN website for more information.
