Equality and Diversity Policy

Last updated: 12 October 2026 · Next review: October 2027

We support students fairly and without discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010. No one will be treated less favourably because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or for any other reason unrelated to their support.

Reasonable adjustments

Our service is built around neurodivergent and disabled students. We'll adapt how we work to suit you, for example:

• Your choice of face to face, video, phone, or a mix, and switching between them as you need (see Remote Support Policy).
• Camera off, chat-only or written-first sessions.
• Written summaries after sessions, and agendas in advance.
• Predictable routines, clear reminders, and advance notice of any change.
• Policies and documents in plain English, large print or other formats on request.
• Quiet, low-sensory spaces for face-to-face sessions.

Our approach

We're neurodiversity-affirming. We don't treat neurodivergence as something to fix. We work with students' strengths and how they actually think and function, and we respect each person's own words for their identity.

Our responsibilities

• Support workers complete equality and diversity training and refresh it every 2 years as part of their CPD.
• We challenge discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and take complaints about it seriously (see our Complaints Policy).
• We review this policy every year.

Questions about this policy

Email nmh@neurodivergentminds.com. You can ask for this policy in another format (large print, plain text, or read through together in a session).

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