Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Aveea

At Aveea, we believe science is for everyone. Our mission is to inspire every child to see themselves in STEM - regardless of background, identity or ability.

To do that, we’re building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and a workplace that makes space for individuality, contribution and growth. This policy sets out how we protect and promote diversity, inclusion and equity across everything we do.

1. Who This Policy Covers

This policy applies to all individuals representing Aveea, including but not limited to:

  • Full-time and part-time employees

  • Freelancers and contractors

  • Volunteers and student ambassadors

  • Workshop facilitators and content creators

2. Our Commitments

Aveea is committed to:

  • Encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work

  • Creating a workplace free from bullying, harassment and unlawful discrimination, where every individual feels respected and empowered

  • Providing fair access to training, development and progression

  • Making decisions based on merit, not bias or protected characteristics

  • Reviewing our practices periodically to uphold fairness and adapt to legal changes or internal insights

3. Legal Protections

We follow the Equality Act 2010, and do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of:

  • Age

  • Disability

  • Gender reassignment

  • Marriage or civil partnership

  • Pregnancy and maternity

  • Race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin)

  • Religion or belief

  • Sex

  • Sexual orientation

4. Where This Policy Applies

We commit to applying these values and legal standards in all aspects of:

  • Recruitment, pay, benefits and contracts

  • Training, promotion and development

  • Parental leave and flexible working requests

  • Handling grievances and disciplinary procedures

  • Dismissal, redundancy and workplace conduct

  • Representing Aveea publicly and working with schools, partners and families

5. Training & Awareness

  • All Aveea staff complete basic DEI training as part of onboarding

  • We promote inclusive leadership and communication throughout the team

  • We encourage team members to speak up if they experience or witness any form of bias or unfair treatment

6. Grievance & Reporting

  • If you have a concern or wish to raise a grievance related to diversity, discrimination or inclusion, please contact your line manager or email hr@aveea.org

  • We take complaints seriously. Incidents of bullying, harassment or discrimination may be treated as misconduct under our disciplinary procedures, and in some cases may result in dismissal

  • Sexual harassment or abuse may be a criminal matter. Where appropriate, we will escalate complaints through proper channels, including law enforcement

7. Inclusive Representation

  • We aim to reflect the diversity of our communities in all media, marketing and workshop materials

  • Our internal media team vets all photography and public-facing content

  • If you feel a resource or representation lacks inclusivity, we welcome feedback

8. Monitoring & Progress

While we don’t formally collect workforce demographic data at this stage, we commit to reviewing our representation and fairness regularly - especially if we observe patterns or blind spots that limit participation or impact.

9. Policy Oversight

This policy is reviewed annually by Aveea’s senior leadership and employee representatives. It is supported at the highest level, and all staff are expected to understand and uphold it as part of their roles.

For questions or concerns about this policy, please email: hr@aveea.org

Last reviewed: May 2025

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