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1. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk › governmentThe Equality Act 2010 and schools - GOV.UK

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   discriminate against pupils because of their sex, race, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation. The exceptions to the discrimination provisions for schools are all replicated in the...

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2. commonslibrary.parliament.uk › research-briefingsRacial discrimination in schools - House of Commons Library

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   Responsibilities of school leaders in tackling racial discrimination. All state-funded schools in England must: Have an anti-bullying policy, and a behaviour policy; Comply with the Equality Act 2010, and not unlawfully discriminate against pupils or prospective pupils on the grounds of race (or other protected characteristics)

3. journals.sagepub.com › doi › fullChildren’s moral rights and UK school exclusions - John ...

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   Apr 4, 2020 · This article argues that uses of exclusion by schools in the United Kingdom (UK) often violate children’s moral rights. It contends that while exclusion is not inherently incompatible with children’s moral rights, current practice must be reformed to align with them.

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4. childlawadvice.org.uk › information-pagesDiscrimination in education - childlawadvice.org.uk

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   Aug 13, 2024 · The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful for the responsible body of a school to discriminate against, harass or victimise a pupil attending the school, a potential pupil or a former pupil. There are 3 categories of duty on the responsible body: not to discriminate in admissions arrangements and practices;

5. hansard.parliament.uk › commons › 2023/03/08Racial Discrimination in Schools - Hansard - UK Parliament

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   Mar 8, 2023 · Schools should explicitly teach pupils about which behaviours are permitted and which are not, and when any incidents of bullying, discrimination or use of derogatory language occur, staff should respond promptly, predictably and confidently.

6. www.justforkidslaw.org › news › barrier-justiceThe barrier to justice that silences victims of racism in ...

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   Jun 9, 2020 · Just for Kids Law's Public Lawyer and Policy Officer, Alex Temple discusses the legal barrier that means children who are excluded from school on the basis of race discrimination are unable to access justice.

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   Can a school discriminate against a pupil?

   • The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful for the responsible body of a school to discriminate against, harass or victimise a pupil attending the school, a potential pupil or a former pupil. There are 3 categories of duty on the responsible body: to make 'reasonable adjustments'.

   Discrimination in education - childlawadvice.org.uk

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   Does the Equality Act protect pupils from discrimination?

   • 3.21 Protection for pupils from discrimination because of pregnancy and maternity in schools is covered in the Equality Act. This means it is unlawful for schools to treat a pupil less favourably because she becomes pregnant or has recently had a baby, or because she is breastfeeding.

   The Equality Act 2010 and schools - GOV.UK

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   Can a religious school discriminate against pupils?

   • for a school with a religious character to discriminate against pupils in relation to admission, the provision of education and access to a benefit, facility or service on the grounds of religion or belief. Single sex schools are also allowed to discriminate against pupils because of their sex in relation to admission to the school.

   Overview of discrimination in education - Citizens Advice

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   Can schools discriminate against you because of your age?

   • It’s not unlawful for schools to discriminate against you because of your age. Colleges and universities mustn’t discriminate against you because of your age but only if you’re 18 or over. What’s the unfair treatment? The Equality Act says education providers mustn’t discriminate against you in relation to the following things:

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   Can single sex schools discriminate against pupils?

   • Single sex schools are also allowed to discriminate against pupils because of their sex in relation to admission to the school. Here are examples of unlawful discrimination in education:

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   Do schools have a statutory duty to tackle racial discrimination?

   • 3.10 Schools previously had a statutory duty which required them to take proactive steps to tackle racial discrimination, and promote equality of opportunity and good race relations. Under the Equality Act, this has been replaced by the general equality duty and the specific duties – covered in chapter 5 of this guidance.

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8. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › family › educationOverview of discrimination in education - Citizens Advice

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   Summarises the main themes in discrimination in education, covering identifying discrimination, who is treating you unfairly and what is the unfair treatment. Also covers situations when discrimination by schools can be lawful.