At Glasgow Kelvin College, we are committed to ensuring that opportunities are accessible to all students and staff, regardless of age. We believe that age should never be a barrier to accessing employment rights, benefits, or educational opportunities, except in cases where specific age criteria can be objectively justified.
Our Commitment to Age Equality
- Equal Access: We ensure that age does not limit access to our courses or employment benefits.
- Inclusive Environment: We strive to create a supportive environment for students and staff of all ages.
- Continuous Review: Our policies are regularly reviewed to ensure they promote age equality and inclusiveness.
What we are doing
Important Dates
Awareness for Young People
- Children’s Mental Health Week - First week of February
- International Day of Families - May 15
- International Children’s Day - June 1
- Child Safety Week - Early June (dates vary)
- National School Sports Week - Last week of June
- World Youth Skills Day - July 15
- International Youth Day - August 12
- Youth Mental Health Day - September 19
- World Children’s Day - November 20
- Anti-Bullying Week - Mid-November (dates vary)
Awareness for Older People
- Older People’s Day (International Day of Older Persons) - October 1
- Carers Week - Early June (dates vary)
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - June 15
- International Day of Families - May 15
- Falls Prevention Awareness Week - September 22-28
- Grandparents’ Day - First Sunday in October
- Silver Sunday - First Sunday in October (celebrating older people in the UK)
- International Day of Older Persons - October 1
- World Alzheimer’s Day - September 21
- Age UK’s Big Knit Campaign - Winter months (dates vary)
General Awareness Relevant to All Ages
- Mental Health Awareness Week - Second week of May
- World Mental Health Day - October 10
- National Carers Day - November 24
Resources and Support
To further support our commitment to age equality, we recommend the following resources: