Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Hyett Education Ltd (Companies House number 11079223). Trading address: Unit 11, Four Ashes Enterprise Centre, Wolverhampton WV10 7BY.

Approved by Antony Hyett, Chief Executive, on 16 October 2026. Next review: October 2027.

Our commitment

Hyett Education delivers hands-on STEM workshops in schools across the UK. We believe every child should be able to take part in robotics, drones, coding, electricity and engineering, whatever their background or needs. We apply the same principle to the people who work with us.

We will not discriminate against anyone, directly or indirectly, and we will not tolerate harassment or victimisation. This applies to pupils, school staff, job applicants, employees, freelance instructors, suppliers and members of the public.

Who this policy covers

This policy applies to everyone who works for or with Hyett Education, including employees, freelance instructors and anyone acting on our behalf, in our office, in schools and at events.

The Equality Act 2010

We treat people fairly regardless of the nine protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010:

• age
• disability
• gender reassignment
• marriage and civil partnership
• pregnancy and maternity
• race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin)
• religion or belief (including lack of belief)
• sex
• sexual orientation

We also aim to make sure that socio-economic background is not a barrier to taking part in our workshops or to working with us.

Recruitment and working with us

• We recruit and engage people on merit, against the skills and requirements of the role.
• Job adverts and role descriptions state only requirements that the role genuinely needs. Instructors must hold an enhanced DBS certificate and be registered on the DBS Update Service before they instruct, because instructors work in schools. They require a full UK driving licence because instructors travel to schools with equipment. Where a requirement could disadvantage someone with a protected characteristic, we will consider whether the role can be adapted.
• We make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and workers at every stage, including application, interview, training and delivery.
• Every instructor is trained on workshop content, equipment and delivery before instructing.

Inclusive delivery in schools

• We scaffold and adapt activities so that pupils of different abilities and backgrounds can take part.
• Our team includes instructors experienced in working with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and pupils in alternative provision, and we adapt delivery with the school.
• We ask schools to tell us about pupils with additional needs at least one week before the workshop, so the instructor can plan adjustments with the school, such as grouping, pacing, equipment choice, sensory considerations or extra adult support.
• Instructors use positive behaviour management and refer significant concerns to the member of school staff present. Under our terms, a member of school staff remains present throughout.
• We choose examples, images and career role models that reflect the full range of people who work in science, technology, engineering and maths.
• Instructors respect pupils' religious and cultural practices and will work with the school on any adjustment a pupil needs to take part.
• If an instructor hears or sees discriminatory language or behaviour during a workshop, they will address it calmly and report it to the member of school staff present, following the school's own procedures.

Responsibilities

• Antony Hyett, Chief Executive, has overall responsibility for this policy and for making sure it is followed, and is responsible for its day-to-day application, including recruitment practice and complaints.
• Everyone who works for or with Hyett Education is expected to treat others with dignity and respect, and to raise any concern they have.

Raising a concern or making a complaint

Anyone who believes they have been treated unfairly, or who has seen discrimination, harassment or victimisation connected with our work, can raise it with us:

• email hello@hyetteducation.com
• phone 07715 579033
• use the contact form

We will handle it in confidence, as far as possible, and no one will be treated less favourably for raising a concern in good faith.

Pupils, parents and carers may also raise a concern through their school, which will pass it on to us. A safeguarding concern should always be raised straight away using the route on our safeguarding page.

Review

This policy is reviewed by October 2027, and sooner if the law changes or a complaint shows that it needs updating.

Antony Hyett, Chief Executive, Hyett Education Ltd