The main legislation relating to equality and valuing of diversity are-

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 – where it protects the rights of those with disabilities on unfair discrimination in all areas such as, schools and other organisations therein eliminating barriers ensuring equal rights and access to all services.

The Disability Discrimination Act 2005- it is the duty and responsibility for schools to produce a Disability Equality Scheme (DES) and an Access Plan. Schools must encourage participation in all areas of school life and eliminate bullying an unlawful discrimination.

Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001- This act makes it unlawful for educational organisations to discriminate against pupils with special needs and disability.

Race Relations (Amendment from 1975) Act 2000 – This emphasises the duty of organisations to promote good relationships from …show more content…
It is important to support participation and equality of access so that every pupil has the same opportunities regardless of personal background, race, culture, gender, additional need or disability. The Equality Act 2010 states that there are different types of discrimination, Direct discrimination, Associative discrimination, Indirect discrimination, Harassment, Harassment by third party, Victimisation and Discrimination by perception.

If these guidelines were ignored, we would not be offering the children the same opportunities as those not discriminated. It is the duty of the schools to have regular reviews of the policies, procedures and practices to make sure there is no discrimination against anyone within the school. These reviews are also important as it promotes good relations and positive attitudes towards people from different ethnic