The Equalities Act 2010 outlines schools' duties to not discriminate in admissions, exclusions, employment, and education services. Schools are prohibited from discriminating against, harassing, or victimizing prospective or current pupils and staff. These non-discrimination duties apply to all types of schools including local authority maintained schools, non-maintained schools, academies, trusts, foundation schools, and independent schools.

1. Equalities Act 2010
Schools’ Duties

2. Duties
• Schools are required not to discriminate as
part of these processes
– Admissions
– Exclusions
– Employment
– Education related services

3. Responsibilities
• Schools are prohibited from discriminating
against, harassing or victimising
– Prospective pupils
– Pupils at the school
– When employing and recruiting staff

4. Application
• These duties and reponsibilities apply to:
– Local Authority maintained schools
– Non-maintained schools
– Academies
– Trusts
– Foundation schools
– Independent schools