Last Updated: 23rd March 2026
Virtual College Becomes Disability Confident Committed: Strengthening Our Commitment to Inclusion
Discover how Virtual College became a Disability Confident Committed employer and what this means for building a more inclusive, accessible workplace.
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At Virtual College, creating accessible, inclusive learning and working environments has always been a priority. We’re proud to share that we are now a Disability Confident Committed employer, an important step in reinforcing our commitment to supporting disabled people and those with health conditions.
What this means for us
Becoming Disability Confident Committed marks the beginning of a structured journey towards greater inclusion. It formalises the steps we’re already taking and strengthens our focus on continuous improvement.
As part of this commitment, we aim to ensure that everyone, whether they’re joining our team, working with us, or learning through our platforms, feels supported, respected and able to succeed.
Building inclusive recruitment practices
We know that attracting diverse talent starts with removing barriers.
That’s why we’re continuing to review and improve our recruitment processes to make them as accessible as possible. This includes:
- Offering adjustments throughout the recruitment journey
- Ensuring job descriptions are clear, inclusive and focused on essential skills
- Creating a fair and supportive interview experience
Our goal is simple: to make sure talented individuals aren’t excluded due to avoidable obstacles.
Supporting our people every day
Inclusion doesn’t stop at recruitment. It’s embedded in how we support our colleagues day to day.
At Virtual College, we are committed to:
- Providing reasonable adjustments to help employees perform at their best
- Encouraging open, supportive conversations around health and wellbeing
- Empowering managers with the tools and confidence to support their teams
By fostering an environment built on trust and understanding, we enable our people to thrive.
Raising awareness across our organisation
Creating meaningful change requires awareness and shared responsibility.
We are investing in learning and development to help our teams better understand disability inclusion, challenge misconceptions and build confidence in supporting others. This includes access to a range of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) courses, designed to build practical knowledge and support inclusive behaviours across the organisation.
Through this, we aim to create a culture where inclusion is part of everyday behaviour, not just a policy.
Looking ahead
Becoming Disability Confident Committed is an important milestone, but it’s only the start of our journey.
We are committed to:
- Continuing to review and improve our practices
- Listening to our employees and acting on feedback
- Progressing through the Disability Confident scheme over time
Most importantly, we will keep working to ensure inclusion remains at the heart of everything we do.
A shared commitment
This achievement reflects the collective effort of our people and our ongoing dedication to creating opportunities for everyone.
As Sam Mawson, Senior HR Advisor at Virtual College, explains:
“Becoming Disability Confident Committed is an important step for us. It reinforces our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and able to succeed. We know this is an ongoing journey, and we’re focused on continuing to learn, improve and make a positive difference for our people.”
At Virtual College, we believe that when individuals feel supported and valued, they can achieve more, and that benefits us all. Becoming Disability Confident Committed is one way we’re turning that belief into action.