We believe unlawful discrimination is never okay.
Discrimination occurs when an individual or a group of people are treated less favourably than others based on a protected characteristic such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership (in employment), pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex or gender, or sexual orientation.
Unlawful discrimination is contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and the School's policies.
Report
- Report + Support. Students and staff can report an incident using the School’s Report + Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can report with contact details for advice and practical support. If you choose to report with contact details, a School member of staff will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
- School Procedure. If you choose to make a formal report to the School about a student or member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow. The procedures will vary depending on whether the person you are reporting is a student or a member of staff, but the appropriate team will be able to advise.
School support
For Students
- Take care of yourself. It’s important that you take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, the School's Counselling Service offers confidential help.
- All students can access confidential support and advice from Student Services.
Safeguarding
What is safeguarding?
What is safeguarding?
- Safeguarding is defined as protecting someone’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.
- It is also about preventing and responding to concerns of abuse, harm or neglect.
For Staff
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected at work. You have the right to be treated fairly without discrimination. If you believe you've experienced unfair treatment, you are entitled to a thorough and impartial investigation.
ACAS provides information and advice about discrimination at work to help everyone understand their rights and responsibilities.
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected at work. You have the right to be treated fairly without discrimination. If you believe you've experienced unfair treatment, you are entitled to a thorough and impartial investigation.
ACAS provides information and advice about discrimination at work to help everyone understand their rights and responsibilities.
HR - If you are a member of staff your HR Business Partner will be able to identify the support that’s available for you.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a confidential employee service providing support for a wide range of personal and professional challenges that may be affecting your work life, health and general wellbeing. The EAP can connect you with qualified professionals for counselling and other support services.
Trade Unions - There are two trade unions that represent staff, GMB and UNITE. Staff who are members can contact them for support and advice.
City of London Corporation Occupational Health offers short term psychological support for staff including confidential counselling. Occupational Health can provide advice and direct staff to appropriate services. Email: TC-Occup.Health@cityoflondon.gov.uk.
Dignity at Work Advisers are trained to provide advice and support to those who feel that they have been subjected to bullying or harassment.
As employees of the City of London Corporation, Guildhall School staff can join a number of staff network groups. They are a fantastic way to network with people, build contacts, share experiences, arrange events and socialise.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a confidential employee service providing support for a wide range of personal and professional challenges that may be affecting your work life, health and general wellbeing. The EAP can connect you with qualified professionals for counselling and other support services.
Trade Unions - There are two trade unions that represent staff, GMB and UNITE. Staff who are members can contact them for support and advice.
City of London Corporation Occupational Health offers short term psychological support for staff including confidential counselling. Occupational Health can provide advice and direct staff to appropriate services. Email: TC-Occup.Health@cityoflondon.gov.uk.
Dignity at Work Advisers are trained to provide advice and support to those who feel that they have been subjected to bullying or harassment.
As employees of the City of London Corporation, Guildhall School staff can join a number of staff network groups. They are a fantastic way to network with people, build contacts, share experiences, arrange events and socialise.