Religion or belief

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Education can have a significant role in promoting religious equality by promoting recognition and mutual respect based on developing understanding and valuing of diversity.

Education practitioners need to consider how to eliminate discrimination on the basis of religion or belief (or absence of religion or belief), advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations, by addressing prejudice and promoting understanding.

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  • Resources

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  • Sharing practice

    See examples of education in religion and belief in practice.

Related internet links

  • Equality Act 2010: What do I need to know?

    The Equality Act 2010 is intended to provide a cross-cutting legislative framework to protect the rights of individuals and promote equality for all. The Act has brought together separate pieces of legislation into one Equality Act that addresses discrimination and inequality. The majority of the core provisions of the Act will come into force in October 2010.

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