HDBE Equality and Diversity in Governance Indicators Form

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HDBE Equality and Diversity in Governance Indicators Form

The purpose of this form

A diversity of thought, voices and perspectives is essential to good governance and the effective running of any organisation. This form is designed to gather information for the purpose of diversity monitoring.

Hereford Diocesan Board of Education (HDBE) want to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality and diversity policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010, and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the foundation governance of church schools in encouraging equality and diversity.

Completion of this form is on a voluntary basis and will be submitted in confidence on completion. The information you provide will be handled in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation and the data protection responsibilities of the Diocese of Hereford. Your anonymity will be protected at all stages.

How your response will be used

A high level summary of Foundation Governor responses will be evaluated by the Diocesan Board of Education.

If you prefer not to complete this form but are willing to share information about the characteristics, experiences and background you bring to your Foundation Governor role, then you can do so by having a conversation with s.lines@hereford.anglican.org. Any such conversation would be on your terms and treated in confidence.

What is your gender?

Gathering this data will allow the HDBE to reflect on its gender diversity and the extent to which this offers a healthy difference of perspectives.

Female

Male

Prefer not to say

Other (please detail below)

Required

Other gender identity, please detail:

What was your age group on your last birthday?

This data can be used to inform targeted recruitment and succession planning which ensures different generations are represented and gives Foundation Governance a wider perspective.

18 to 40

41 to 60

61 or over

Prefer not to say

Required

Do you have a disability?

This data will help to ensure that the board is aware of any barriers to full participation in governance caused by disability, including non-visible disabilities.

The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as a “physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on that person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities.” Long term is defined as lasting, or likely to last, for at least 12 months.

Please contact your Chair of Governors directly regarding any support you may require.

I have a disability and require additional support and or adjustments in order to fully participate as a member of the governing board

I have a disability but require no or occasional additional support and or adjustments in order to fully participate as a member of the governing board

I have a minor disability and require additional support and or adjustments in order to fully participate as a member of the governing board

I have a minor disability but require no or occasional additional support and or adjustments in order to fully participate as a member of the governing board

I do not have a disability

I prefer not to say

Required

If you prefer to comment, please do so here:

Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?

Sexual orientation is one of the characteristics that are protected by equalities legislation. This data will allow the DBE to reflect on how its Foundation Governance composition reflects society as a whole and the insight required in order to ensure that practices in Foundation Governance are inclusive.

Bisexual

Gay or Lesbian

Straight/Heterosexual

I prefer not to say

Other

Required

Other sexual orientation, please detail:

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