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Equality information and objectives: model policy and examples

Use our model equality policy document and guidance on writing objectives to help you comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).

Last reviewed on 5 December 2023
Ref: 41593
Statutory/mandatory for:
Maintained schools
Academies
Free schools
Independent schools
Sixth-form colleges
Further education
Pupil referral units
Non-maintained special schools
Contents
  1. Download our model policy
  2. The requirements this policy helps you meet and how to use it
  3. Examples of policies and approaches from other trusts

Download our model policy

Our model policy: 

  • Is designed for you and your schools to adapt
  • Takes account of relevant requirements and good practice
  • Is approved by Forbes Solicitors
Model equality information and objectives (trusts) DOC, 251.0 KB

The requirements this policy helps you meet and how to use it

The Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) requires schools to:

  1. Publish information to demonstrate how they're complying with the PSED – you must update this published information at least every year 
  2. Prepare and publish equality objectives – you must update these objectives at least once every 4 years

Setting this policy won't meet the requirements under the PSED, but will help you set out exactly what information you and your schools will