Royal Open College is a Disability Confident Committed organisation under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. The scheme is run by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It encourages organisations to recruit, retain and develop disabled people, and it reflects our wider commitment to inclusion across everything we do, including how we support learners.
Scheme | Disability Confident |
Run by | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), UK Government |
Royal Open College status | Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) |
Scheme levels | Level 1 Committed, Level 2 Employer, Level 3 Leader |
What it covers | Commitments to inclusive recruitment and to supporting disabled people at work |
What it reflects for learners | An organisation-wide commitment to inclusion and fair opportunity |
What Is the Disability Confident Scheme?
Disability Confident is a UK Government scheme that helps organisations make the most of the talent disabled people bring to the workplace. It has three levels. Level 1, Disability Confident Committed, is where organisations sign up to the scheme’s core commitments and agree to take at least one action that makes a difference for disabled people. Organisations can then progress to Level 2 (Employer) and Level 3 (Leader).
What Disability Confident Committed Brings to Royal Open College Learners
The unique value of Disability Confident is a public commitment to inclusion. Our other accreditations focus on course content, safety or provider identity. Disability Confident is about people: making sure disability is never a barrier to opportunity. For learners, this means:
- An inclusive organisation behind your course: our commitment to disability inclusion shapes our culture as a whole, not only our recruitment.
- Learning that works around you: our fully online, self-paced courses let you study at a time, place and pace that suit your needs.
- Support when you ask for it: if you have a disability or learning difference, you can contact our team to discuss how we can support your study.
- Skills for inclusive workplaces: our commitment reflects the values that employers in care, education and business increasingly expect from their teams.
- Government-backed accountability: Disability Confident is a recognised UK Government scheme, so our commitment is public, not just a promise on our website.
How Our Commitment Shapes the Learning Experience
Disability Confident is an employer scheme, so it does not accredit courses. We extend the same inclusive values to our learners through:
- flexible online study with no fixed timetables or classroom attendance
- clear, plain-English course information before enrolment
- course content that can be revisited as often as needed
- friendly learner support by email and phone
- a commitment to keep improving accessibility across our website and courses
Who Benefits from Our Disability Confident Commitment?
- Disabled learners looking for a provider that values inclusion and flexibility.
- Learners with health conditions or caring responsibilities who need to study around their lives.
- Employers choosing a training provider whose values match their own inclusion goals.
- Job seekers and career changers who want to learn with an organisation that supports equal opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Disability Confident Committed mean?
It is Level 1 of the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. Organisations at this level agree to the scheme’s commitments on inclusive recruitment and supporting disabled people, and to carry out at least one action that makes a difference.
Who runs the Disability Confident scheme?
The scheme is run by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of the UK Government.
Is Royal Open College Disability Confident Committed?
Yes. Royal Open College is a Disability Confident Committed organisation.
Can I get support with my course if I have a disability?
Yes. Please contact our learner support team to talk about your needs, and we will do our best to help you study comfortably.
Learning Without Barriers
Being Disability Confident Committed reflects who we are: an organisation that believes everyone deserves a fair chance to learn, work and succeed. Explore our flexible online courses, or get in touch to talk about the support you need.
