DISCRIMINATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS  900w

DISCRIMINATION, DISABILITY, SPECIAL EDUCATION

Explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000

Amended the Race Relations Act 1976 to include a statutory duty on public bodies to promote race equality, good relations between different ethnic groups, and to demonstrate effectiveness of anti-discrimination procedures. In 2003 additional regulations also outlawed certain forms of discrimination due to religious belief.

Race Relations Act1976

Outlaws discrimination of the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin in employment, the provision of goods and services, education and public functions. Incorporates the earlier Race Relations Act 1965 and Race Relations Act 1968. Employment Equality Regulations

Prohibited discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of sexual orientation (2003), religion or beliefs (2003), or age (2006).