Equality and Diversity Impact

Central is committed to having a positive and significant impact in terms of equality and diversity in the performing arts, including widening participation to under-represented groups. Our efforts are focused not only on activities and outcomes within our own walls, but also on widening access to, and participation in, the performing arts in state schools and academies and FE colleges, and on addressing issues of equality and diversity within the performing arts.

Equity at Central

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (Central) values, embraces and is totally committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Equality & Diversity in Student Recruitment

Central's policies and procedures for the recruitment and admission of students have been designed to be fair, clear and explicit and to meet the School’s Widening Participation Strategy.

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Equality & Diversity in Staff Recruitment

Central’s staff recruitment procedures have also been designed to be fair and compliant with regard to equality and diversity legislation.

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Curricular Diversity

Central prides itself on its curriculum, which we regularly examine and revise to ensure that we consider issues of equality and diversity, as well as inclusivity, at all levels and in all courses.

Equality and Diversity in Research

Research@Central is committed to research that articulates and promotes an inclusive vision of theatre and performance and its place in society of the twenty-first century. This commitment is embedded in our research culture, from the ethics of our partnerships, to our multilingual scholarship.