The Forge Entertainment Training Scheme 2024 - Diversity Monitoring Form

At The Forge Entertainment, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a workplace that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion, that is free from any form of discrimination and where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. To aid us in accurately assessing the inclusivity of our recruitment and employment practices and to help us to pursue our diversity and inclusion aims, we kindly request your participation in the diversity monitoring form below.

Completion of the form is entirely voluntary.

We operate in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), ensuring that all data collected is processed in adherence with data privacy standards. Any information you provide us with will be handled confidentially in line with our Privacy Policy that can be viewed here: https://theforgeentertainment.co.uk/privacy-policy/ . All information provided will be utilised solely for statistical and monitoring purposes and will be collected, used and stored securely and will remain anonymous at all times. Additionally, it’s important to note that the anonymized data gathered may be shared with the trainee scheme’s funder, broadcaster and/or our professional advisers exclusively for the purpose of monitoring equal opportunities and identifying any potential barriers to workforce equality.
1.What best describes your Gender
2.Sexual Orientation - Which of the following best describes your sexuality
3.What is your age bracket?
4.Ethnic Origin- Which of these groups best describe you?
5.Please describe your religion or belief.
6.Disability - Within the definition of the Equality Act, do you consider you have a disability?

Under the Equality Act (2010), a disability is defined as any long-term impairment which has a substantial adverse effect on your ability to carry out day-to-day activities. Examples include conditions which affect your learning, mobility, physical coordination, mental health, speech, hearing or eyesite, as well as conditions such as diabetes and epilepsy which may normally be controlled via medication.
7.If yes, what best describes your disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition? Please tick all that apply.
8.Do you consider yourself to be neurodiverse?
9.If yes, what best describes your neurodiversity? Please tick all that apply.
10.When you were 14 what did the main income earner in your household do for a living? What was their main job? If this question does not apply to you (for instance, if you were in care), you can indicate this below.
11.Do you have any caring responsibilities?