Dear Lois,
We have developed a Religion and Belief Policy which is in the final process of being
approved. The entire R&B policy comprises a number of key elements, including:
* Statement on Building Good Relations between People of Different Faiths and
Beliefs
* Religion and Belief Policy for Staff
* Religion, Belief and Study: Code of Practice to Support Students
* Policy on the Provision of Quiet and Prayer Rooms
We have done considerable work on embracing diversity and promoting equality
within the context of religion and belief and as far as examinations are concerned and
will not be scheduling assessments on the dates of key religious festivals (through
considerable consultation with key religious groups we have developed a Calendar of
Religious Festivals and Holy Days that are recognised by the University of
Westminster for the Assessment Purposes) and will also avoid scheduling any exams
on Friday afternoons or at any time on Saturdays or Sundays.
Hope this is helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any
queries.
With all best wishes
Fehmeeda
On 12 May 2005 at 9:59, [Lois Gregory] end wrote:
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> Dear Colleagues
>
> I am interested in finding out whether colleagues provide general
> information on festivals and religious observance or more specific
> guidance - for example identifying the major festivals which should be
> avoided completely for examination purposes.
>
> Thank you
> Regards
> Lois Gregory
Fehmeeda Riaz
HR Adviser - Diversity
University of Westminster
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