a British law passed in 2010 that makes some forms of discrimination unlawful

when people are treated differently because of things like their race, sex or beliefs

Equality in modern Britain

RSHE (PSHE)

Rights and responsibilities in our community

Rights and responsibilities in the workplace

Support in our community

This unit examines the importance of respect, compassion and understanding in communities. Pupils explore equality in modern Britain, understand individual rights and responsibilities in communities and workplaces, and learn how to access support.

Communities: Why is respect, understanding and compassion important?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

protect people with protected characteristics from discrimination

What is the Equality Act of 2010 designed to do?

The Equality Act lists {{}} characteristics that are legally protected from unfair treatment.

a British law that makes some forms of discrimination unlawful

when people are treated unfairly because of their characteristics

a quality or feature that is legally safeguarded from unfair treatment

Match the term to the correct definition.

What should you do if you witness serious discrimination?

Which word means the state of being equal, especially in status, rights and opportunities?

A {{}} is a rule that everyone in a country must follow.

Match each situation to whether it shows fair or unfair treatment.

judging people only on their skills and experience

making assumptions based on someone's age

Which of these is an example of treating someone fairly at work?

Why do we need laws about treating people fairly?

valuing them as a person regardless of differences

What does it mean to treat someone with respect?

Equality in modern Britain

Lesson outcome

Content guidance