The Forge Entertainment Training Scheme 2026 - 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.

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* 1. What best describes your Gender

Male

Female

Non - Binary

Transgender

Transexual

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Sexual Orientation - Which of the following best describes your sexuality

Heterosexual / Straight

Gay

Lesbian

Bisexual

Queer

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your age bracket?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 4. Ethnic Origin - Which of these groups best describes you?

White (British)

White (Scottish)

White (English)

White (Welsh)

White (Northern Irish)

White (Irish)

White (Central or Eastern Europe)

White (Gypsy or Irish Traveller)

White (Other White Background, please specify in the comments box below)

Mixed / Multiple Ethnic Groups (White and Black Caribbean)

Mixed / Multiple Ethnic Groups (White and Black African)

Mixed / Multiple Ethnic Groups (White and Asian)

Mixed / Multiple Ethnic Groups (Other Mixed / Multiple Ethnic Background, please specify in the comments box below)

Asian or Asian British (Indian)

Asian or Asian British (Pakistani)

Asian or Asian British (Bangladeshi)

Asian or Asian British (Chinese)

Asian or Asian British (Other Asian or Asian British, please specify in the comments box below)

Black or Black British (Caribbean)

Black or Black British (African)

Black or Black British (Other Black or Black British, please specify in the comments box below)

Arab

Jewish

Prefer Not To Say

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please describe your religion or belief.

I have no religion or belief

Muslim

Buddhist

Sikh

Christian

Hindu

Jewish

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe and or/ Other (please specify)

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* 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.

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 7. If yes, what best describes your disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition? Please tick all that apply.

Long-standing illness or health condition such as cancer, chronic heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV or multiple sclerosis

Blind or a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses

Deaf or serious hearing impairment

General learning disability (such as Down’s syndrome)

Mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia, or anxiety disorder

Physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using arms or using a wheelchair or crutches

Two or more impairments and/or long-term conditions

A disability, impairment, or long-term condition that is not listed above (including a hidden disability not listed above)

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe and/or Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do you consider yourself to be neurodiverse?

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 9. If yes, what best describes your neurodiversity? Please tick all that apply.

Attention Deficit (Hyperactive) Disorder (AD(H)D)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Dyslexia

Dyscalculia

Dyspraxia

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Another form of neurodiversity - e.g. Tourette’s Syndrome (please specify in comment box below)

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe and/or Other (please specify)

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* 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.

Clerical /intermediate occupations e.g., secretary, personal assistant, nursery nurse, office clerk, call-centre agent

Middle or junior manager e.g., office manager, warehouse manager, restaurant manager

Middle or junior manager e.g., office manager, warehouse manager, restaurant manager
Modern professional occupations e.g., teacher, nurse, social worker, artist, musician, software designer

Routine manual and service occupations e.g., van driver, cleaner, porter, waiter/waitress, bar staff

Semi-routine manual /service occupation e.g., postal worker, security guard, machinist, receptionist, sales assistant

Senior manager/ administrator e.g., finance manager, chief executive

Technical and craft occupation e.g., fitter, plumber, printer, electrician

Traditional professional occupation e.g., accountant, solicitor, scientist, medical practitioner

Long-term unemployed e.g., claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year

This question does not apply to me

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Do you have any caring responsibilities?

None

Primary carer of a child/children (under 18)

Primary carer of older person

Primary carer of disabled child/children

Primary carer of disabled adult (18 and over)

Secondary carer (another person carries out the main caring role)

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe and/or Other (please specify)