Policy Statement:
ISM upholds the principles of equity, fairness, and inclusion by ensuring all learners have equal opportunity to access and participate in training and assessment.

Purpose:
To support learners regardless of background, ability, or circumstance.

Policy:

• ISM provides training to all clients regardless of race, gender, age, disability, language, literacy, numeracy, or socio-economic background.
• Special support needs are identified and reasonable adjustments applied.
• Access and equity principles are embedded in all ISM procedures.

Procedure:

• Access & Equity Policy available on website and communicated during induction.
• Support needs identified at enrolment and reasonable adjustments documented.
• Trainers and assessors apply fairness and flexibility in assessment.
• Adjustments and support measures recorded and reviewed regularly.