What is the Equality Act 2010 simplified?

The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations.

What does the Equality Act 2010 mean for English schools?

Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful for any education provider, including a private or independent provider, to discriminate between pupils on grounds of disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, or sex.

What are the three main aims of the Equality Act 2010?

We welcome our general duty under the Equality Act 2010 to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination; to advance equality of opportunity; and to foster good relations.

Why is equality so important?

Equality is about ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents. It is also the belief that no one should have poorer life chances because of the way they were born, where they come from, what they believe, or whether they have a disability.

How does Equality Act affect schools?

Schools are covered under Part 6 of the Equality Act 2010. Schools must not discriminate against a child by not offering a place or by only offering a place under specific terms and conditions. They must ensure that the child has full access to education, facilities and services.

Does the Equality Act apply in schools?

Since April 2011, schools have also been bound by a part of the Equality Act 2010 called the Public Sector Equality Duty (also known as the PSED, or simply the “Equality Duty”). Schools are required to have “due regard” to the need to: Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

What are the main aims of the public service equality duty?

The duty aims to make sure public authorities think about things like discrimination and the needs of people who are disadvantaged or suffer inequality, when they make decisions about how they provide their services and implement policies.

When did the Equality Act 2010 come into effect?

The Equality Act 2010 simplifies the current laws and puts them all together in one piece of legislation. Also, it makes the law stronger in some areas. So depending on your circumstances, the new Act may protect you more. Most of the Equality Act will start to apply in October 2010 and this guide covers the main changes coming into effect then.

What is part 5 of the Equality Act?

Part 5 of the Act provides protection against discrimination, harassment and victimisation in the context of work, which covers all stages from advertising, recruitment and selection, to employment and post-employment as well as occupational pension schemes, employment training and equal pay.

Are there any exceptions to the Equality Act?

Exceptions under the Order are: age-based concessions. age-related holidays. age verification. clubs and associations concessions. financial services. immigration. residential park homes.

Who does the equality duty apply to in the UK?

Who the Equality Duty applies to. The Equality Duty applies across Great Britain to the public bodies listed in Schedule 19 (as amended), and to any other organisation when it is carrying out a public function.