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This page provides useful resources for schools, Our statement on听Black Lives Matter can be read here.
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What is meant by equity, inclusion and diversity?
The Equality and Human Rights Commission in their resources for secondary schools, explain the meaning of equality as, 鈥楨quality is about ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents鈥�.
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.
Equality recognises that historically certain groups of people with protected characteristics such as race, disability, sex and sexual orientation have experienced discrimination鈥�.
The Equality Act 2010 sets out the personal characteristics that are protected by the law and the behaviour that is unlawful. Protected characteristics are:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage and civil partnership
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Race
- Religion and belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
Inclusion
Inclusion is about the culture you create in school and the workplace 鈥� an environment where different people can come, feel comfortable and be themselves. It ensures that everyone feels valued and is able to maximise their potential.
Diversity
Diversity is any dimension that can be used to differentiate groups and people from one another. It is about empowering people by respecting and appreciating what makes them different, in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and national origin.
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Useful Resources
Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Education Scotland
- What equality law means for you as an education provider 鈥� Schools
- Technical guidance for schools in Scotland for the Equality Act (2010) regarding discrimination
Scottish Government
Embedding race equality in schools听 -听Anti-racism support for staff
A new package of support materials for teachers and staff will embed anti-racism and race equality into all aspects of school life.
Other resources
- Presentation:听. Professor Paul Miller, Educational Equity Services
- Business in the Community听
- Boarding Schools Association听听(includes links to organisations and resources)
- 听(BBC Bitesize)
- 听(produced by Apple)
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