Protected Characteristics
At Cramlington Village Primary School, we ensure that our children understand that:
- Everyone is different
- Our differences are celebrated
The Equality Act became law in 2010 to protect everyone in Britain from discrimination, harassment and victimisation due to the protected characteristics we all have. Under the Equality Act, it is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of the 9 protected characteristics, as follows:-
Age
Disability
Sex
Gender reassignment
Race
Religion or Belief
Sexual orientation
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
The Equality Act protects you from discrimination:
At work
In education
As a consumer
When using public services
When buying or renting property
As a member or guest of a private club or association
At CVPS we teach our children the protected characteristics and UN Rights of the Child through our PHSE and assembly programme. Please find out more about our assembly programme here:
