April 2017 Diversity Diary

April material focuses on disability equality:
What is a disability?
National demographics, FE and skills statistics
Mental health – facts and statistics
The ‘social’ and ‘medical’ models for disability
Supporting learners
Disability equality and inspection
FE and skills good practice projects
This is in addition to multi-faith, equality and health and wellbeing reminders.
World Health Day Friday 7th April, 2017
Marks the founding of the World Health Organisation. The WHO Institution says, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.
Earth Day Saturday 22nd April, 2017
Marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Do something nice for the Earth, have fun, meet new people and make a difference.