Diversity and Equality Policy

Commonwealth Wine School is committed to upholding the principles of diversity and equality in all areas of its work, seeking to ensure that all students, employees, and other stakeholders are always treated fairly and equally. 

Commonwealth Wine School ensures equality of opportunity for students by: 

• Promoting open access to WSET qualifications (having regard to the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcohol and assessment competence standards); 

• Ensuring that the format and content of all specifications, examinations and other WSET Awards materials do not discriminate unlawfully against anyone on the grounds of disability, age, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (having regard to the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcohol and assessment competence standards); 

• Allowing students with special educational needs, disabilities or temporary injuries to access WSET assessments without changing the demands of the assessment in line with our Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration policies; 

• Inviting feedback on diversity issues from students and other stakeholders; 

Commonwealth Wine School assures equality of opportunity by considering applications from any individual who can demonstrate that they meet our approval criteria. 

For questions about diversity, equity and relevant local legislation contact Jessica Sculley at jessica@commonwealthwineschool.com.