Handbook for student accommodation providers: support and guidance for equality and diversity

A practical resource on which to develop management agreements between higher education institutions (HEIs) and student accommodation providers on equality and diversity issues.

This handbook contains a checklist for equality compliance and a reference guide for providers of student accommodation to support the provision of a positive, safe, and welcoming environment for all students. The publication is endorsed and sponsored by the Association for Student Residential Accommodation (ASRA) and the Association of College & University Business Officers (CUBO).

The handbook includes sections on:

• Student support services
• Allocations
• Sharing information
• Under-18s and family accommodation
• Mental health
• Physical access
• Cultural diversity