Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Our vision is to have a workforce that reflects the diverse make-up of modern Britain.

Our aim as a training provider is to teach learners from all sections of society and to be fully representative of communities as a whole. We ensure all staff and learners are respected and given the opportunity to do their best. It is the right of all people to be free from discrimination, to have a fair chance to succeed in society.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiative at Buttercups is lead by a dedicated group of Buttercups staff members forming the Buttercups EDI committee. The EDI committee is devoted to extending our organisation’s reach into all parts of the country and sections of society to achieve equality of access to recruitment and our services. It also seeks to fully integrate diversity into our operational and decision-making processes.

Age: Someone of a particular age or in a range of ages.

Disability:Someone who has, or has had, a physical or mental impairment with a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out day-to-day activities.

Gender Re-assignment: Someone who is proposing to undergo, is undergoing, or has undergone a process (or part of a process) for the purpose of re-assigning their sex by changing physiological or other attributes of sex. There is no requirement for this person to require medical supervision in order for this person to have this protected characteristic.

Marriage and Civil Partnership: Someone who is married or is in a civil partnership.

Pregnancy and Maternity: Someone who is pregnant or within 26 weeks following the date of giving birth or taking maternity leave.

Race: Someone of a particular racial group defined by colour, nationality, caste, ethnic or national origins.

Religion or Belief: Someone of any religion or philosophical belief, including lack of religion or belief.

Sex: Whether someone is a man or a woman. However, as a company, we also do not discriminate against people who do not identify as male or female.

Sexual Orientation: A person’s sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted; the fact of being heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.