Developing a single equality scheme – advice from Department for Children, Schools and Families (Feb 2008)
A specimen school policy
This is an example of a specimen policy developed by DCSF in its work with local authorities and on equality impact assessments. It is not a model but is provided to support your school’s discussion in developing a single scheme. Please acknowledge DCSF if you use this document.
Principles
The DCSF have suggested these principles as being important in developing a single scheme. They are suggestions only and not formal advice. Please acknowledge DCSF if you use this document.
Questions for which quantitative and qualitative evidence
Questions suggested by DCSF for use when reviewing existing policies. The questions link to the broad areas covered by the principles and can also be rephrased for use in impact assessing policies/strategies.