Ballon Dor Football Academy is dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion within our organisation.

We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that every employee deserves to feel respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

This commitment extends to the services we offer. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our customers and members of the public, free from unlawful discrimination.

Our Commitment to Equality

This policy is designed to:

  • Promote Fairness and Respect: We are committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their background.
  • Prevent Unlawful Discrimination: We strictly adhere to the Equality Act 2010, which protects individuals from discrimination based on:
    • Age
    • Disability
    • Gender Reassignment
    • Marriage and Civil Partnership
    • Pregnancy and Maternity
    • Race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin)
    • Religion or Belief
    • Sex
    • Sexual Orientation
  • Combat All Forms of Discrimination: We are committed to opposing and preventing all forms of unlawful discrimination within our organisation. This includes areas such as:
    • Pay and benefits
    • Employment terms and conditions
    • Grievance and disciplinary procedures
    • Dismissal
    • Redundancy
    • Parental leave
    • Requests for flexible working arrangements
    • Selection processes for employment, promotion, training, and development opportunities

We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our Commitment to You

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is:

  • Fair and Inclusive: We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion. We promote a work environment that celebrates individual differences and empowers everyone to contribute their best.
  • Respectful and Free from Discrimination: We are committed to preventing bullying, harassment, and all forms of unlawful discrimination. We foster a culture of dignity and respect where everyone feels valued.
  • Supportive of Development: We offer training and development opportunities to all staff, helping them reach their full potential and contribute to the organisation's success.
  • Transparent and Accountable: We make decisions based on merit and ensure our employment practices are fair and lawful. We regularly review and update our policies to reflect any changes in legislation.

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To achieve our goals, we are committed to:

  • Providing Training: We will train managers and all staff members on their rights and responsibilities under our equality, diversity, and inclusion policy. This includes understanding how to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
  • Taking Complaints Seriously: We take all complaints of bullying, harassment, and discrimination seriously. These will be investigated thoroughly under our grievance and disciplinary procedures. Depending on the severity, appropriate action will be taken, which may include dismissal.
  • Monitoring Progress: We monitor the composition of our workforce to ensure representation and inclusivity. We also regularly assess the effectiveness of this policy and make adjustments as needed.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and success. We are committed to building a work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Agreement to follow this policy

This Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy is fully supported by our senior management team. It has been reviewed and approved by representatives of the Ballon Dor Football Academy Board.

We are committed to upholding the principles outlined in this policy and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for everyone.