Discrimination and Harassment at Work

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Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace

Many BPP students work alongside their studies or undertake placements or apprenticeships.

If you experience discrimination, harassment, bullying, or inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, you should follow your employer's policies and procedures for reporting concerns where possible.

This may include speaking with your line manager, supervisor, HR team, or another appropriate contact within your organisation.

Reporting Concerns at Work

Line Manager
Supervisor
HR Team
Another appropriate contact within your organisation

Support from BPP

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BPP Support

You can also speak to BPP staff for support if your experience is affecting your wellbeing, studies, or ability to engage with your programme. BPP can provide guidance, support, and signposting to relevant services.

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Apprentice Learners

If you are an apprentice learner, you can also discuss any concerns with your Coach, as well as accessing support from BPP's student support services.

Safeguarding Phone: 07464 542636

🕘 Available: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm

Email: safeguarding@bpp.com

Further Information and Support

For further information about discrimination and harassment in the workplace, the following resources may be helpful:

ACAS

ACAS provides advice and guidance on discrimination, bullying, harassment, and workplace rights:

Advice | Acas

Mind

Mind provides information and support relating to discrimination at work and its impact on mental wellbeing:

Disability discrimination at work - overview

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Free Legal Employment Advice

BPP University's Pro Bono Centre offers free legal employment advice for individuals who have a legal query about their employer or their job.

This service is provided through BPP University's Social Impact team.

Access Free Legal Employment Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I experience discrimination or harassment at work?

You should follow your employer's policies and procedures for reporting concerns where possible. This may include speaking with your line manager, supervisor, HR team, or another appropriate contact within your organisation.

Can BPP help if my workplace experience is affecting my studies?

Yes. You can also speak to BPP staff for support if your experience is affecting your wellbeing, studies, or ability to engage with your programme. BPP can provide guidance, support, and signposting to relevant services.

What support is available for apprenticeship learners?

If you are an apprentice learner, you can also discuss any concerns with your Coach, as well as accessing support from BPP's student support services.

Where can I find information about workplace rights?

ACAS provides advice and guidance on discrimination, bullying, harassment, and workplace rights.

Where can I find information about the impact of discrimination on mental wellbeing?

Mind provides information and support relating to discrimination at work and its impact on mental wellbeing.

Is free legal employment advice available?

Yes. BPP University's Pro Bono Centre offers free legal employment advice for individuals who have a legal query about their employer or their job.