The Royal Academy of Dance aims to comply with the legal requirements of the Equal Pay Act (1970), the Sex Discrimination Act (1975), the Disability Discrimination Act (1995), the Employment Rights Act (1996), the Employment Act (2002), the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations (2003), the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (2003), the Race Relations Act 1976, Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003, and any age discrimination regulations that come into force.

Policy Statements

Equal opportunities
The purpose of this statement is to ensure equal opportunities for all employees, job applicants, students, clients and customers irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, religion, political belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental status, age (subject to normal student admission or retirement conventions).

Racial equality
The purpose of this statement is to ensure equal opportunities for all employees, job applicants, students, clients and customers, irrespective of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin. The Royal Academy of Dance values a diverse customer base and the individuality and creativity that every employee potentially brings to the workforce

Harassment
The Royal Academy of Dance is committed to promoting a good and harmonious working environment where every employee is treated with respect and dignity. No one should feel threatened, intimidated or degraded on grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, married status, sexual orientation, disability, physical characteristics, health, or religion or belief. The policy also covers harassment that falls outside the above categories and that can be classed as bullying.

Statements of Good Practice

Job Advertisements
Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Positive Action Advertisements
Applications from ethnic minorities are particularly welcome, as they are currently under-represented in our workforce. Applicants will be treated equally on merit.

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