Melrose Education has reinforced its commitment to inclusive employment practices by committing to being a Disability Confident Committed employer. This certification, marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s ongoing commitment to promoting inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Melrose Education has pledged to ensure that its recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible, actively promoting vacancies, and offering interviews to disabled individuals who meet the minimum job criteria. The group is also dedicated to anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as needed, as well as supporting current employees who may acquire a disability or long-term health condition, helping them to remain in work. Additionally, Melrose Education will implement at least one activity that will make a meaningful difference for disabled people.
Helen Dyer, School Principal of TLC The Learning Centre and Melrose’s Company Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, who led this initiative, expressed her enthusiasm about the group’s commitment to the Disability Confident scheme:
“At Melrose Education, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Signing up to the Disability Confident Committed scheme aligns perfectly with our core values of integrity, empathy, equality, mutual respect and trust. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers, ensuring that our recruitment processes are accessible, and providing the necessary support to our existing and future employees. This is an important step towards building a more diverse and equitable workplace, and we are excited about the positive impact this will have on our community.”
The Disability Confident scheme, launched by the UK government, encourages employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they attract, recruit, and retain disabled employees. By joining this initiative, Melrose Education is further solidifying its role as a leader in the field of special education, advocating for inclusivity and making a tangible difference in the lives of disabled people.