Inner Temple Equality Monitoring Questionnaire Assistant Librarian Training 2026

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The Inner Temple is committed to a policy of fairness and equality of opportunity. The Inn’s aim is to promote diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all individuals.

In order to review the effectiveness of this Policy and to progress the promotion of diversity, the Inn monitors its staff and members to ensure that there is no unlawful discrimination. The data in that regard is held according to data protection legislation.

The data collected is used for the following purposes:

To provide better information for recruitment so that we target the best talent from the widest possible pool
To identify where under representation exists so that proactive outreach can be made into these community groups
To manage concerns around discrimination and lack of opportunity
To address any issues about actual or perceived barriers to progression

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form.

What is your age?

16-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer not to say

Sex
This following question is designed to gather data about your sex. The Inn aims to promote diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity for all individuals, regardless of sex and other protected characteristics. This information will help the Inn to work to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of sex and encourage inclusivity.

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

I use a different term (please indicate the term that you use)

This is required

Gender identity
This following question is designed to gather cis-data and trans-data i.e. whether your gender identity and/or gender expression is the same as or differs from your birth sex. A trans person may or may not seek to undergo gender reassignment hormonal treatment or surgery. The Inn aims to promote diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity for all individuals, regardless of gender identity and other protected characteristics. This information will help the Inn to work to eliminate discrimination on the grounds of gender identity and encourage inclusivity.

Is the gender you identify with the same as your sex registered at birth? If no, please enter your gender identity (e.g. male, female, non-binary etc).

Yes

No (Please enter)

Prefer not to say

I self describe as (please enter the term you use, for example “gender-fluid”, “non-binary”, or “agender”).

This is required

Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
The Equality Act 2010 defines a person as having a disability if he or she ‘has a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Long term means 12 months or more.

Yes

Prefer not to say

If yes, please state the nature of the disability:

This is required

Are your day-to-day activities limited because of a disability which has lasted, or is expected to last, more than 12 months?

Yes, limited a lot

Yes, limited a little

Prefer not to say

Please indicate your religion or belief:

No religion or belief

Buddhist

Christian (all denominations)

Hindu

Jewish

Muslim

Sikh

Prefer not to say

Other religion or belief not listed

Please state here other religion or belief.

This is required

What is your sexual orientation?

Bisexual

Gay Man

Gay Woman/Lesbian

Heterosexual/Straight

Prefer not to say

I use a different term

Please enter the term to describe your sexual orientation (for example; pansexual or asexual).

This is required

Are you married or in a civil partnership?

Yes

Prefer not to say

Which type of school did you attend for the most time between the ages of 11-18?

A non-selective state-run or state-funded school

A state-run or state-funded school that is selective on academic, faith or other ground

Independent or fee-paying school

Independent or fee-paying school supported by a scholarship or means tested bursary

Attended school outside the UK

I don't know

Prefer not to say

If you finished school after 1980, were you eligible for Free School Meals at any point during your school years?

Yes

Not applicable

I don't know

Prefer not to say

Did either of your parents attend university and gain a degree (example a BA/BSc or equivalent) by the time you were 18?

Yes, one or both of my parents attended university

No, neither of my parents attended university

I don't know/ I'm not sure

Prefer not to say

Are you a primary carer for a child or children under 18?

Yes

Prefer not to say

If yes, please specify the nature of the duty of care:

This is required

Do you look after, or give any help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of either:

Long term physical or mental ill health/ disability

Problems related to old age

Please do not count anything you do as part of paid employment.

Yes, 1-19 hours a week

Yes, 20-49 hours a week

Yes, 50 or more hours a week

Prefer not to say

Declaration:

I confirm that I have read, understood and consent to the use of my data for the purposes set out in the subject information statement:

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What is your age?

Are your day-to-day activities limited because of a disability which has lasted, or is expected to last, more than 12 months?

What is your ethnic group?
Choose one section from the below and tick the most appropriate box to indicate your cultural background.

Asian / Asian British

Black/African/Caribbean/Black British

Mixed/ Multiple ethnic groups

White

Other ethnic group

Or

If you entered 'other' for any of the above:

Please indicate your religion or belief:

What is your sexual orientation?

Are you married or in a civil partnership?

Which type of school did you attend for the most time between the ages of 11-18?

Please tell us about the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 18.

If this question does not apply to you (because, for example, you were in care at this time), you can indicate this below.

Please tick one box to show which best describes the sort of work your primary household earner undertook at this time.

If you finished school after 1980, were you eligible for Free School Meals at any point during your school years?

Did either of your parents attend university and gain a degree (example a BA/BSc or equivalent) by the time you were 18?

Are you a primary carer for a child or children under 18?

Do you look after, or give any help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of either:

Long term physical or mental ill health/ disability

Problems related to old age

Please do not count anything you do as part of paid employment.

Declaration:

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What is your age?

Are your day-to-day activities limited because of a disability which has lasted, or is expected to last, more than 12 months?

What is your ethnic group? Choose one section from the below and tick the most appropriate box to indicate your cultural background.

Asian / Asian British

Black/African/Caribbean/Black British

Mixed/ Multiple ethnic groups

White

Other ethnic group

Or

If you entered 'other' for any of the above:

Please indicate your religion or belief:

What is your sexual orientation?

Are you married or in a civil partnership?

Which type of school did you attend for the most time between the ages of 11-18?

Please tell us about the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 18. If this question does not apply to you (because, for example, you were in care at this time), you can indicate this below.

Please tick one box to show which best describes the sort of work your primary household earner undertook at this time.

If you finished school after 1980, were you eligible for Free School Meals at any point during your school years?

Did either of your parents attend university and gain a degree (example a BA/BSc or equivalent) by the time you were 18?

Are you a primary carer for a child or children under 18?

Do you look after, or give any help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of either: Long term physical or mental ill health/ disability Problems related to old age Please do not count anything you do as part of paid employment.

Declaration:

What is your ethnic group?
Choose one section from the below and tick the most appropriate box to indicate your cultural background.

Please tell us about the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 18.

If this question does not apply to you (because, for example, you were in care at this time), you can indicate this below.

Do you look after, or give any help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of either:

Long term physical or mental ill health/ disability

Problems related to old age

Please do not count anything you do as part of paid employment.