Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People
Outcome 1.1
Identify the current legislation and codes of practise relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity
Equality Act 2010 in Schools
The Equality Act 2010 is the law which bans unfair treatment and helps achieve equal opportunities in the workplace and in wider society.
The Act brings together and replaces the previous anti-discrimination laws, such as the Disability Discrimination, Race Relations and Equal Pay Acts with a single Act. The majority of the Act came into place on 1st October 2010.
What the act requires of schools in particular –
Part 6 of the act states that the responsible school must not discriminate against a pupil –
a) In a way it provides education to the pupil
b) In the way it affords the pupil access to a benefit, facility or service
c) By not providing education for the pupil
d) By not affording the pupil access to a benefit, facility or service
e) By excluding the pupil from school
f) By subjecting the pupil to any other detriment
In addition to the provisions against discrimination, the Act also protects pupils from harassment or victimisation by a school.
A schools duty to its pupils goes beyond just the formal education; it provides and covers all school activities such as extra-curricular and leisure activities, after school and homework clubs, sports activities and school trips, as well as school facilities such as libraries and IT facilities.
As stated above a school has a duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people. Extending the reasonable adjustment duty to require schools to provide auxiliary aids and services to disabled pupils following the recent consultation on implementation and approach, this duty was introduced in September 2012.
Who the Act protects-
Anyone who has one or more of the following ‘protected characteristics’ –
Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage and
Outcome 1.1
Identify the current legislation and codes of practise relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity
Equality Act 2010 in Schools
The Equality Act 2010 is the law which bans unfair treatment and helps achieve equal opportunities in the workplace and in wider society.
The Act brings together and replaces the previous anti-discrimination laws, such as the Disability Discrimination, Race Relations and Equal Pay Acts with a single Act. The majority of the Act came into place on 1st October 2010.
What the act requires of schools in particular –
Part 6 of the act states that the responsible school must not discriminate against a pupil –
a) In a way it provides education to the pupil
b) In the way it affords the pupil access to a benefit, facility or service
c) By not providing education for the pupil
d) By not affording the pupil access to a benefit, facility or service
e) By excluding the pupil from school
f) By subjecting the pupil to any other detriment
In addition to the provisions against discrimination, the Act also protects pupils from harassment or victimisation by a school.
A schools duty to its pupils goes beyond just the formal education; it provides and covers all school activities such as extra-curricular and leisure activities, after school and homework clubs, sports activities and school trips, as well as school facilities such as libraries and IT facilities.
As stated above a school has a duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people. Extending the reasonable adjustment duty to require schools to provide auxiliary aids and services to disabled pupils following the recent consultation on implementation and approach, this duty was introduced in September 2012.
Who the Act protects-
Anyone who has one or more of the following ‘protected characteristics’ –
Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage and