Equalities Report 2015-2017 | Page 55

Progressing Equal Pay: Key actions taken to address occupational segregation All staff participate in the Professional and Personal Development Review (PPDR) process and are encouraged to develop key competencies specific to their current post as well as identify their aspirations for future career opportunities All staff can access Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities including online learning programmes and dedicated, staff development programme in February, June and August A leadership and management programme established to support all managers and those with line-management responsibilities All managers and those with line-management responsibilities attend regular development sessions across each main campus All staff are supported by policies such as Recruitment and Selection, Staff Learning and Development, Capability at Work, Flexible Working and Flexi-time All vacancies are advertised internally in the first instance and the College continues to participate in the Disability Confident Employer scheme All staff are encouraged to participate in an annual Staff Wellbeing Day and ongoing campaigns and initiatives throughout the academic year 55