Diversity and Equal Opportunity Policy

Blue Stamp Travel aspires to provide opportunities to students of all backgrounds and abilities. If you do not find the information that you are looking for in this policy or if you have specific queries,
please do not hesitate to contact us.

Policy Statement

We are an equal opportunity company and are fully committed to a policy of treating all of our customers equally. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that opportunities are available to all students on the basis of their
experience, abilities, and qualifications without regard to:

Age (except when restrictions are enforced by the nature of courses booked or by partners)
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity/paternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation

This code has been drawn up to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.

Protected Characteristics

Equal Opportunities for all will be communicated and adhered to by all employees at every level. As far as is reasonably possible, the Code of Practice will be communicated to all service providers and partners used, and they will be made aware of our commitment to equal opportunities.

We do not tolerate bullying, harassment, or discrimination. This policy shall be respected, and all directors and employees shall ensure that it is communicated fully and effectively at all times. Students will not be discriminated against due
to protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010:

Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity/paternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation

Types of Discrimination

Direct Discrimination

Someone who is treated less favourably compared to another person because of a protected characteristic.

Associative Discrimination

Direct discrimination against an individual because of an association they have with another person who possesses a protected characteristic.

Discrimination by Perception

Direct discrimination against an individual because others may believe they possess a certain protected characteristic.

Indirect Discrimination

When a rule or policy applies to everyone but disadvantages a particular protected characteristic.

Harassment

Behaviour that a person finds offensive, even if this is not directed at them.

Harassment by a Third Party

Employers can potentially be liable for harassment of their employees by people they do not employ.

Victimisation

Victimisation refers to bad treatment directed towards someone who has made or is believed to have made or supported a complaint under the Equality Act. It includes situations where a complaint hasn’t yet been made, but someone is victimised because it’s suspected they might make one. We will not accept instructions from Clients, Workers, or Employees that indicate an intention to discriminate unlawfully.

In Practice

Training & Information

This policy is issued to employees as part of the Employee Handbook. Induction training and the handbook ensure employees are aware of and knowledgeable about our policy. Line Managers are responsible for actively promoting equal opportunity within their departments.

Adjustments

In cases where adjustments are necessary for a student to take part in a package we offer, we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate them. If these adjustments incur additional costs, they will be made clear at the point of booking or as soon as possible.

Complaints of Discrimination

If a student believes they are being discriminated against, directly or indirectly, they are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible so we can address the matter and rectify the situation if possible. Students are also encouraged to raise a complaint with us in writing via admin@bluestamptravel.com.

All complaints will be treated sensitively, and the person making the complaint will be advised on the best course of action. Breaches of the Diversity & Equal Opportunities Policy will be noted and kept on file.