1. Our Commitment

At The Deepings Caravan Park, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
We believe that diversity strengthens our team and enhances the experience we provide to our guests.

We celebrate differences in nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, and background, and we ensure that all staff and guests are treated with dignity and fairness.

Discrimination, harassment or bullying of any kind has no place in our organisation.

2. Our Principles

We uphold the following core principles:

Equality

Everyone has the right to equal treatment, equal access to opportunities, and equal respect—regardless of personal characteristics or identity.

Diversity

We recognise and value the diversity of our workforce, which includes people of different nationalities, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ identities.

Inclusion

We aim to create an environment where every team member feels empowered, listened to, and able to contribute fully.

Respect

We expect all staff to treat colleagues, guests, and partners with courtesy, understanding, and professionalism.

3. Zero Tolerance for Discrimination

We do not tolerate:

• Direct or indirect discrimination
• Harassment or bullying
• Victimisation or retaliation
• Exclusion or unfair treatment

This applies to all interactions and decisions related to recruitment, training, promotion, work allocation, performance management, and day-to-day conduct.

4. Recruitment & Employment Practices

We are committed to fair and transparent employment practices.

We ensure that:

• All job applicants are treated equally.
• Recruitment decisions are based solely on skills, experience and suitability.
• Staff from all backgrounds are welcomed and supported.
• Opportunities for training, progression and development are available to everyone.
• Reasonable adjustments are made for staff with disabilities or specific needs.

5. Creating an Inclusive Culture

We actively nurture an inclusive culture through:

• Open communication and respect for individual opinions and perspectives.
• Supporting staff who identify as LGBTQ+, ensuring they feel safe and respected.
• Embracing cultural differences in communication, traditions and working styles.
• Ensuring management leads by example in upholding equality and inclusion.
• Encouraging staff to speak openly about concerns, suggestions, or improvements.

6. Guest Interactions

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for every guest who visits our park.

We do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour from guests towards staff or other visitors, and we will take appropriate action to maintain a safe and respectful environment.

7. Reporting & Support

We ensure that:

• Any concerns about discrimination or harassment can be raised safely and confidentially.
• Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly.
• Staff are protected from retaliation for raising issues.
• Appropriate action is taken where policies or conduct expectations have been breached.

8. Continuous Improvement

We regularly review our Diversity & Inclusion Policy to ensure it meets best-practice standards and reflects the needs of our team and community.

We welcome feedback from staff at all levels to help us continue building a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Conclusion

The Deepings Caravan Park is proud to be a workplace where people of all backgrounds can work together with equality, respect and dignity.
We value our diverse team and remain committed to ensuring everyone feels included, supported and valued.