Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Slade has a central focus on creating brave spaces for those from marginalised backgrounds and communities. This includes supporting and championing staff and students inclusive of all protected characteristics such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, intersections of such protected characteristics and safeguarding for adults. The Equality Act 2010 is the anchor for equitable teaching, research and practice.