IDEA Gap Analysis

IDEA Gap Analysis

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IDEA Standard Gap Analysis: Understand Where You Are. Plan Where You Need to Be.

Achieving the IDEA Standard begins with understanding your current position. Our IDEA Gap Analysis service provides a comprehensive assessment of your organisation’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) performance, helping you identify strengths, gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Whether you are starting your IDEA journey or preparing for certification, our consultants provide a clear, practical roadmap that enables you to focus resources where they will have the greatest impact.

What Is an IDEA Gap Analysis?

An IDEA Gap Analysis is a structured review of your organisation’s policies, procedures, practices, culture and evidence against the requirements of the IDEA Standard.

The process helps you understand:

  • How your organisation currently performs against each element of the Standard

  • What areas already demonstrate good practice

  • Where gaps, risks or weaknesses exist

  • What actions are needed to achieve compliance and best practice

  • How to prioritise improvements effectively

Rather than receiving a simple compliance report, you gain a practical improvement plan tailored to your organisation’s specific needs, objectives and level of maturity.

What Our Consultants Review

As part of the assessment, we examine a wide range of organisational activities, including:

  • Leadership and governance

  • Policies and procedures

  • Recruitment and employment practices

  • Accessibility arrangements

  • Employee engagement and wellbeing

  • Training and awareness programmes

  • Monitoring and reporting processes

  • Customer and stakeholder inclusion

  • Evidence of implementation and continuous improvement

Our review considers both documented processes and how they are applied in practice.

What You Will Receive

Following the assessment, you will receive a detailed Gap Analysis Report including a RAG scoring of readiness against each requirement of the IDEA Standard and a summary of the key areas of improvement.

    Benefits of an IDEA Gap Analysis

    By undertaking an IDEA Gap Analysis, your organisation can:

    • Gain a clear understanding of its current position

    • Identify priorities for improvement

    • Strengthen governance and accountability

    • Improve accessibility and inclusion outcomes

    • Enhance employee and stakeholder confidence

    • Create a structured roadmap for long-term success

    Take the First Step Towards Certification

    An IDEA Gap Analysis is the most effective way to understand where your organisation stands today and what is needed to achieve the IDEA Standard.

    Contact us today to arrange your IDEA Gap Analysis and begin your journey towards a more inclusive, equitable and accessible organisation.

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