Our Equality and Diversity policy highlights our commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace.

It has been put in place to ensure that existing staff, job applicants or workers are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. This is with regard to nine of the protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010, which are: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic origins), religion and/or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights to the workplace and enhance the way we work.

Our Equality and Diversity policy is available here to download.

It contains:

1. Purpose
2. The Definition of Equality and Diversity
3. Scope
4. Policy Statement
5. Practical Support for a diverse workforce
6. Work/Life balance
7. Library Policies
8. Review and monitoring
9. Training
10. Communication
11. Discrimination
12. Complaints of Discrimination
13. People strategy and corporate social responsibility
14. Responsibility
15. Policy Responsibility

Appendix 1 – Glossary of Terms
Appendix 2 – Sources of Assistance for Disabled Employees
Appendix 3 – Practical Support for a Diverse Workforce
Appendix 4 – Performance management and staff with a disability