Inclusive Environments

Question 1

What are the minimum expectations of the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 1

It is unlawful to discriminate against:

1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender reassignment
4. Marriage and civil partnership
5. Pregnancy and maternity
6. Race
7. Religion or belief
8. Sex
9. Sexual orientation

Question 2

What further measures are provided beyond the Equality Act 2010 to produce an inclusive environment?

Answer 2

Taking proactive measures to encourage inclusivity, reduce stereotypes and unconscious bias.

Question 3

What part of the Building Regulations relates to inclusive environments?

Answer 3

Approved Document M.

Question 4

How does the NPPF contribute towards ensuring inclusive environments?

Answer 4

Sets out the policies which requires planning policies and decisions to be based on inclusive design.

Question 5

What is meant by inclusive design?

Answer 5

Designing the built environment, including buildings and their surrounding spaces, to ensure that they can be accessed and used by everyone.

Question 6

What does Part M of the Building Regulations give guidance on?

Answer 6

Access and use of buildings and their facilities.