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<p>All state-funded schools in England have a duty to teach a broad and balanced curriculum
that prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of later
life. Under the Equality Act 2010, schools must also not discriminate against a pupil
in a number of respects because of a characteristic protected by the Act.</p><p>The
Department trusts teachers to choose curriculum resources that are appropriate for
their pupils and to ensure that how they deliver the curriculum does not discriminate.
The Department has already published guidance to help schools fulfil their duties
under the Act, which can be found at: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-2010-advice-for-schools"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-2010-advice-for-schools</a>.
This includes advice on the Public Sector Equality Duty, which requires public bodies,
including state-funded schools, to have due regard to the need to: foster good relations
across all protected characteristics; advance equality of opportunity for people who
share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it; and eliminate discrimination
and other conduct prohibited by the Act. Additionally, the Independent Schools Standards
requires independent schools to encourage respect for others, paying particular regard
to the protected characteristics set out in the Act.</p>
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