Hi Kirsteen,
I've seen similar resistance so I understand your problem. I think the
guidance from the ECU on removing age barriers have finally persuaded
thinking here at least in regards to our policies however there is still
some hidden resistance. Until we see case law we're unlikely to
persuade everyone.
Lyn
Lynda Tout
Equality & Diversity Co-ordinator
The College of St Mark & St John
Derriford Road
Plymouth PL6 8BH
Direct Line: (01752) 636775
Extn: 3075
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Subject: Age admissions
Hi all
I was just wondering if anyone else was meeting resistance with removing
admissions barriers based on age?
We seem to be very reluctant to allow students under the age of 18 to
enter
the university. Our current policy states:
If an applicant is 'under age' for their intake session the offer should
be
deferred until the first intake session where the applicant meets the a
ge criterion. The offer should inform the applicant that it is deferred
because they are 'under-age'.
Applicants may not delay their registration during that intake cycle.
If
they do not meet the criterion on 1 September, they must be deferred.
At present I have been instructed that we are not looking to change
this,
partly because they believe there is a child protection issue.
From current guidelines it seems pretty clear to me that child
protection
as a reason for retaining admission barriers for under 18's will not be
considered as reasonable. I have fed this information back up, but they
are
still firm on retaining this part of the policy.
Has anyone else had similar issues?
Kirsteen
Kirsteen Coupar
Diversity Manager
Flat 19A, Aragon
Southwood Site
Avery Hill Campus
University of Greenwich
Eltham
London SE9 2UG
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