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Public Sector Equality Duty

Schools have obligations under the Equality Act 2010 as

employers and bodies that carry out public functions and are
service providers to make sure that pupils are protected against

discrimination and harassment based on their protected

characteristics.

The Equality Act 2010 provides a modern, single legal framework,
and a clearer, more streamlined law that will be more effective at

tackling disadvantage and discrimination.

Using the Equality Act 2010 as a framework, allows schools to

have a strong equality, diversity, and inclusion policy that sets out

your commitment to developing an inclusive and supportive

learning environment for pupils and staff. Avoiding discrimination

and promoting equality supports the agenda of improving
attainment and progression for all pupils.

Policy is a great tool that sets the stage for how you envision your
organisation operate around equality, diversity, and inclusion

goals. These policies should have a list of procedures that explain:

• the roles and responsibilities of each member within your

school system.

• what actions are being implemented to train, develop, and

educate all staff on the proper equality, diversity, and

inclusion practices.

• the process to report and punish those who unlawfully

discriminate.

• how to combat against bullying, harassment, and

victimisation.

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