LNS is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture.

We will strive to work to eliminate any unlawful or unfair discrimination including direct or indirect discrimination, discrimination by association, discrimination linked to a perceived characteristic, harassment and victimisation.  And we will continue to strive towards a culture that is diverse and inclusive that recognises and develops the potential of all staff and students.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse community of staff and students who value one another and realising the contribution they can make to achieving a better LNS to all of LNS.

This includes promoting equality and diversity for all irrespective of:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity (including race, colour and nationality)
  • Gender reassignment
  • Religion or belief
  • Sexual orientation
  • Marriage and civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Refugees and asylum seekers
  • People with diverse communication needs
  • Ex-offenders

 

These terms above appear under the Equality Act (2010) these are known as ‘protected characteristics’