Here you'll find a group of resources specifically to help with ensuring diversity in your workforce.
Web links
Equality Act and related guidance for local authorities and others
- Equality Act – the ‘easy read’ version is available at: www.equalities.gov.uk/pdf/GEO%20-%20Equality%20Act%20easy%20read%20tagged.pdf
- CIPD factsheets – Disability and employment; Sex discrimination, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and employment; Age and employment; Race, religion and employment: www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/
Case Studies
- Training New-Style Curators, Devon
- Creative Apprentices South West
- Key Stage 4 Work Experience Placements that Engage and Inspire


We felt that people with mental and physical disabilities were significantly under-represented in our volunteer workforce and we wished to address this.
The challenge