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Two Ticks logo BU has achieved the ‘Disability Two Ticks Status’.

Bournemouth University has successfully achieved the ‘Disability Two Ticks Status’.

This quality mark is awarded by the Department of Work and Pensions (JobCentre Plus) for our positive commitment regarding the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. The Univeristy is proud of this achievement and continued commitment in these areas.

By receiving the Two Tick symbol, the BU has committed to:

  • Interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities
  • Ensuring there is a mechanism in place to discuss with disabled employees, at any time but at least once a year, what both parties can do to make sure disabled employees can develop and use their abilities
  • Making every effort when employees become disabled to make sure they stay in employment
  • Taking action to ensure that all employees develop the appropriate level of disability awareness needed to make sure these commitments work
  • Annually reviewing these commitments and assessing what has been achieved, plan ways to improve on them and let employees and Jobcentre Plus know about progress and future plans.

Achievement of this status is one way in which Bournemouth University demonstrates its commitment to diversity and equality, by ensuring that as an institution it is open and accessible to all, valuing its staff and students for what they bring as individuals.

The disability symbol is represented by Two Ticks and the words "positive about disabled people".

You will see the symbol displayed on the HR and Dignity, Diversity and Equality web pages and specifically on job adverts, application forms and recruitment literature.The Two Ticks symbol and associated responsibilities apply to all University vacancies.

We are currently in the process of reviewing our web accesibility guidelines and policy. They will shortly be updated to reflect the new W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

Further information regarding the Disability Two Tick Symbol is available on the Directgov websiteExternal Link or by contacting BU's Human Resources department on 01202 961133.

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