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DM v. Fife Council (2016)

Last updated: 12 May 2016

Iain Nisbet reports on the recent decision in DM v. Fife Council regarding a disabled pupil who's education was interrupted and he struggled to make an effective transition to further education.

Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014: Provision of School Education

First Published: 01 Jan 2015

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 (the Act) extends marriage to same sex couples in Scotland. This guide explains how the Act affects teaching about marriage in schools.

Commission in Scotland raises identity based bullying in Scottish schools with UN

Published: 04 Aug 2016

In evidence given to the UN Convention for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Equality an Human Rights Commission in Scotland is calling for the Scottish Government to start reporting on identity based bullying in all Scottish schools.

Prejudice-based bullying in Scottish schools: a research report

First Published: 01 Mar 2015

This research examines prejudice-based bullying from the perspectives of Scottish secondary school pupils and teachers.

What equality law means for you as an education provider – further and higher education

First Published: 01 Apr 2014

This is a guide to what equality law means for you as further & higher education providers.

Higher Education and Research Bill, Second Reading, House of Lords

Last updated: 07 Dec 2016

Your rights if you are in further or higher education (easy read)

First Published: 01 Nov 2012

This is an easy read guide that outlines your rights if you are in further or higher education.

Higher Education and Research Bill, Committee Stage, House of Lords

Last updated: 10 Jan 2017

Research report 22: Older people inside and outside the labour market - a review

First Published: 01 May 2009

This report details the results of a review of the experiences and opportunities of older people inside and outside the labour market at different life stages.

Research report 24: Engaging all young people in meaningful learning after 16 - a survey

First Published: 19 May 2009

This executive summary presents the key findings of a quantitative survey of the views of 14–18 year olds.

Higher Education and Research Bill, House of Lords, Report Stage

Last updated: 03 Mar 2017

Read about the Commission's briefing on the Higher Education and Research Bill, House of Lords, Report Stage

Research report 25: Engaging all young people in meaningful learning after 16 - a review

First Published: 19 May 2009

This report analyses the factors that influence young people to remain engaged in or to disengage from learning.

Research report 26: Engaging all young people in meaningful learning after 16 - a qualitative study

First Published: 01 Jun 2009

This report highlights the findings of a study into young people’s experiences of learning before and after the age of 16 and how they feel this can be made more engaging.

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013: Provision of School Education

First Published: 24 Mar 2014

Following The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, this guide explains how the Act affects teaching about marriage in schools

Research report 70: The equality duties and schools

First Published: 30 Jun 2011

This report is the first systematic review of the equality duties in schools in England and Wales and provides a set of baseline statistics.

Education discrimination tackled in new legal scheme

Published: 13 Sep 2017

Nearly £500,000 is being made available to fight discrimination in education for people who may not have been able to take legal action.

Court of Appeal: school gender segregation policy is unlawful

Published: 13 Oct 2017

Rebecca Hilsenrath comments following the Court of Appeal ruling an Islamic faith school's policy of segregating boys from girls is unlawful sex discrimination.

Equality Act 2010 Technical Guidance on Further and Higher Education

First Published: 01 Apr 2014

This Technical Guidance sets out the Act’s requirements on further and higher education providers in relation to provision of education and access to benefits, facilities or services, both educational and non-educational

Fair financial decisions in further and higher education: Guidance for decision-makers

First Published: 01 Jan 2015

Summary of the work the Commission has been doing with Treasury and government departments following on from the publication of the section 31 assessment report Making Fair Financial Decisions in May 2012.

Legal cases: can you help us to help others?

First Published: 23 Feb 2018

If you’re a legal representative or adviser, why not get in touch if you come across a case we could get involved in.