Dr Layla Institute for Educational Excellence
CPD Equal Opportunities and Learner Charter
Our commitment to inclusive, respectful and accessible professional learning, with clear expectations for learners and the Institute.
Policy scope
This document applies to adult educators undertaking Dr Layla Institute for Educational Excellence professional development independently or through a school or employer.
Initial delivery is through self-paced online CPD e-modules and, where offered, live online sessions. Face-to-face activities may be introduced only after the applicable permissions, licences, venue safeguards and any necessary accreditation or course-delivery approvals have been confirmed. No course is described as CPD-accredited unless formal approval has been granted for that course and delivery format.
Our commitment
Dr Layla Institute for Educational Excellence welcomes adult educators from diverse backgrounds and seeks to provide respectful, inclusive, accessible learning without unlawful discrimination.
What learners can expect
We aim to provide learners with:
Clear information
Clear course information and learning materials aligned with published outcomes.
Respectful communication
Professional, considerate communication with learners and specialists.
Transparent assessment
Transparent assessment requirements and certificate criteria.
Access and support
A route to request reasonable adjustments and accessible alternatives.
Fair procedures
Access to the Institute's complaints and appeals procedures.
What we ask of learners
Learners are asked to:
Participate honestly
Engage honestly in learning activities and complete assessments in accordance with course instructions.
Respect others
Treat other participants and specialists respectfully and professionally.
Follow course rules
Observe assessment requirements and intellectual-property rules.
Protect confidentiality
Protect confidential school or pupil information and avoid sharing it unnecessarily.
Raise concerns constructively
Communicate concerns clearly and constructively through the appropriate channels.
School-sponsored learners
Where a school pays for training, Dr Layla Institute for Educational Excellence will explain in advance what participation or completion information may be shared with the school, consistent with the privacy notice and applicable agreements.
Access and support
Learners may request support or raise a concern using [email protected]. Dr Layla Institute for Educational Excellence will consider reasonable adjustments and accessible alternatives.
Review
Learner feedback and evaluation data will inform periodic improvements to the learner experience.
Contact
For general enquiries, access support or to raise a concern, please contact the Institute.
General enquiries:
[email protected]
Policy approval
Formal approval and scheduled review details for this charter.
Delivery arrangements
The institute initially offers professional development for adult educators through self-paced online CPD e-modules and, where available, live online learning. Any future in-person or school-based provision will be offered only after applicable permissions, licensing, safeguarding arrangements and any relevant accreditation or course-delivery approvals have been confirmed. No course will be described as CPD-accredited unless its accreditation has been