Equality, diversity and inclusion resource
Equality and Diversity Standards for Teaching and Learning
This resource looks at the standards that managers, staff, tutors and support staff need; identifying what they must be able to do; and what they should know and understand
About this resource
Equality and Diversity UK is committed to embedding equality and diversity into curriculum design planning and delivery The equality and diversity standards set out in this pack represent the core of our systematic approach to embed equality and diversity across all teaching and learning.
We have taken a standard based approach because we recognise a congruence between this and an understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion as a set of real deliverables that impact on and shape the experience of managers, tutors, support staff and learners.
We believe that these are the equality, diversity and inclusion standards that practitioners and managers need to use in order to achieve fair and equitable outcomes for learners and staff across all education and training sectors.
We aim to continually evaluate the packs based on feedback on the use of the standards from each organisation using them, and will update all users with the amendments as and when they are made.
Standards
Embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across an organisation and its curriculum remains an important part of fair, accessible and effective education and training practice.
The Equality Act 2010 protects people from unlawful discrimination and sets out nine protected characteristics. Publicly funded education providers may also be subject to the Public Sector Equality Duty, which requires due regard to eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.
Ofsted's renewed Education Inspection Framework has applied from 10 November 2025. Inspectors assess the extent to which providers comply with relevant duties under the Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights Act 1998, including the Public Sector Equality Duty where relevant. Inspection arrangements vary by type of provision, so providers should refer to the current Ofsted toolkit and operating guidance for their setting.
Curriculum design, development and delivery can make an important contribution to inclusion by identifying barriers, responding to learners' needs and creating environments in which learners can participate and progress.
What does this resource do?
This resource looks in detail at the standards that individuals, managers, staff, tutors and support staff need; identifying what they must be able to do; and what they should know and understand in order to do it. It also outlines the behaviours that underpin personal and professional conduct
These standards are consistent and include the National Occupational Standards produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) and by sector skills councils.
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Equality and Diversity Standards for Teaching and Learning £50.00
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Equality law, statutory guidance and inspection arrangements can change. Use this resource alongside current legislation and the guidance or inspection requirements that apply to your organisation and setting. This resource provides practical guidance and does not constitute legal advice.