Governors responsibilities in regard to the new Equalities Duties in Wales Kate Bennett National Director for Wales, Equality and Human Rights Commission 29 May 2012
Anti-discrimination Promoting Equality Reasonable adjustments Student admission and treatment Equality Act 2010
The governing body of an institution in Wales within the higher sector (within the meaning of section 91(5) of the Act.) Equality Act 2010: Schedule 19, Part 2 Who is responsible?
Must have due regard to the need to: Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation Advance equality of opportunity Foster good relations Public Sector Equality Duty
Gather Information Set Equality Objectives Carry out Equality Impact Assessment Involve Stakeholders Report and Improve Specific Duties
Guiding Encouraging Monitoring Enforcement Role of the EHRC
Health inequalities Education attainment gaps and NEETS Employment and pay gaps Hate crime and bullying Increase participation How Fair is Wales?
Life and health4 Education and skills6 Employment9 Legal and physical security5 Power and voice9 Access5 Higher Education Equality Objectives
Gender Pay Gap20% Female Staff54% Female Professors19% Equality Challenge Unit
Required – if a gap exists Identify difference and causes Pay structure Working patterns Career development Gender Pay Objective
22 Local Authorities 10 Health Boards and Trusts 10 Universities 3 Fire and Rescue Services Summary of Public Authorities
Scrutiny Process Reporting Champions Governor Role Questions Outcomes Comparisons Confidence