Equality Law for Education Providers 

Education providers in Northern Ireland have a responsibility not to discriminate against pupils on grounds of disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religious belief or political opinion.

For information about what education providers are required to do click on the links below.

Every Child an Equal Child – an Equality Commission Statement on Key Inequalities in Education and a Strategy for intervention

Ensuring the Good Relations Work in our Schools Counts – A strategy to meet our needs for the 21st Century (April 2010)

Mainstreaming Equality of Opportunity and Good Relations for Traveller Children in Schools

Eliminating Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Northern Ireland: Short Guide – Education.

Special Educational Needs and Disability Order (SENDO)

SENDO and General Qualifications

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