Equality

The Equality Act 2010 replaces the previous anti discrimination laws with a single Act. It simplifies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier for people to understand and comply with it. It also strengthens the law in important ways to help tackle discrimination and inequality.

At Baguley Hall Primary School we take our Equality Duty very seriously

The general duty to promote equality

Schools must have due regard to the need to:

 1) eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by the Act;

 2) advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it by:  removing or minimising disadvantages suffered by people which are connected to a particular characteristic they have; taking steps to meet the particular needs of people who have a particular characteristic; encouraging people who have a particular characteristic to participate fully in any activities;

 3) foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it. Schools need to consider how they tackle prejudice and promote understanding through:  the curriculum , community cohesion , anti-bullying policies

Specific Duties

There are 2 specific duties for schools:

1) To publish equality information which shows compliance with the duty (annually). 

2) To prepare and publish one or more equality objectives (every 4 years later)

See the attached policy for latest Equality Policy and onjectives.