Discrimination in Schools - An Introduction to the Equality Act 2010

Introduction

The number of discrimination claims brought by pupils against schools has increased year on year for the last 10 years.

It is vitally important that school leaders and governors are aware of their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010, as well as knowing what to do when the potential for a claim arises.

In this virtual classroom seminar Alastair Hodge, will take you on an informative practical journey through everything you will need to know about the applicability of the Equality Act to schools.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast will cover the following:

• The protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010
• Types of prohibited conduct
• Specific provisions of the Equality Act 2010 dealing with schools & pupils
• Dealing with discrimination claims against schools
• Tactical approaches to court proceedings

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.