The education act 2011 equalities impact assessment. Central london bus service change proposals equalities. The spd is a supporting document to the mertons local plan. Equality and human rights impact assessment step a description of what is to be assessed and its relevance to equality what is being assessed. Before carrying out eqia, you should familiarise yourself with the universitys eqia policy. Under this stage, the council formally consults on these documents and the response to that. Completed impact assessments these are the impact assessments nhs lothian has completed recently.
The eqia is a process for systematically analysing a proposed policy or strategy or procedure. Title and aims of the activity activity is an umbrella term covering policies, procedures, guidance and decisions. It is unacceptable for educational attainment to be affected by gender, disability, race, social class, sexual orientation or any other factor unrelated. Equalities impact assessment for the scheme to provide access. Equality impact assessment the equality act 2010 requires all public bodies, including local authorities, to show due regard to the impact their policies and procedures have on people from different groups. Equality impact assessment eia surrey county council. As can be seen from table 4, the policies of the emerging southwark plan with final changes are acceptable with respect to equalities impact. This procedure should be read in conjunction with the guidelines. Equalities impact assessment november 2019 4 2 background to the equalities impact assessment eqia details of the project that is being assessed. Impact assessment model the public sector equality duty requires the scottish government to assess the impact of applying a proposed new or revised policy or practice. This equalities impact assessment assesses the proposed submission drafts of local plan.
North somerset council equality impact assessment eia. More importantly, however, most policies impact on people. Changes to the provision of sexual health integrated services through reprocurement reawarded pdf document september 2014 alternate weekly collection refuse and. An equality impact assessment eia is a way of analysing a proposed organisational. Equality impact assessments eias cumbria county council. Equality impact assessments equality and human rights. The local plan has been an equalities impact assessment. This assessment considers how the scheme may influence public health and wellbeing in the areas surrounding the. Waste management aims of the activity includes waste collection, processing and disposal, provision of. Mar 11, 2019 the public sector equality duty and equality impact assessments pdf, 319 kb this briefing outlines the public sector equality duty contained in section 149 of the equality act 2010, which requires public authorities to have due regard to a number of equality considerations when exercising their functions. In haringey, we undertake equality impact assessments by working methodically through a number of questions. Revised statement of community involvement equalities impact assessment page 3 5. Equalities impact assessment november 2019 6 3 the councils equality duty the aim of the public sector equality duty as of other equality duties is to bring equality issues into the mainstream, so that they become an essential element in. Eqias enable us to consider all the information about a service, policy or strategy from.
Equalities impact assessment eqia for the energy efficiency domestic private rented property scotland regulations 2020 and draft associated guidance. Equality impact assessment guidance university of reading. For staff and student data, please visit the equality data page. The university of glasgow is committed to promoting equality in all its activities. Equality impact assessment waste management 2007 identifying the aims of the function this is the first equality impact assessment to be carried out for waste management services and was based on service provision at the end of 2006. The waste management section covers a number of individual, but linked, services. This equalities impact assessment will deal with the regeneration of the aylesbury estate renewal programme including. Appendix 3 equalities impact assessment summary the housing act 1996 requires all local authorities to have a scheme for allocating council and housing association rented homes in the borough. Transport for the north equalities impact assessment introduction the general equality duty that is set out in the equality act 2010 requires public authorities, in the exercise of their functions, to have due regard to the need to. Equality impact assessment guidance and template bbsrc. Equalities impact assessment for the scheme to provide access to period products in education organisations in england 1. This includes gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and sexual identity. This document provides guidance when completing an equality impact assessment eia. Full equality impact assessment report stage 2 of the eia process guides officers through the full impact assessment process, ensuring that researchconsultation with relevant equality groups has been carried out and leads to an action plan aiming to minimise the negative impact.
Additionally this equality impact assessment covers the investing in skills. The equalities impact assessment is one of a number of appraisals carried out on the draft masterplan, along with sustainability appraisal and viability testing. Equality act 2010 the 2010 act and to ensure that any impact is taken account of when putting forward the final proposals. The energy efficiency private rented property scotland.
Equality impact assessment policy and guidance university of. This equalities impact assessment eqia of the city of london local plan proposed presubmission modifications has been undertaken to ensure that the city corporationspolicies do not discriminate and that, where possible, they promote equality. Equality impact assessment should not be seen as a separate exercise for managers to undertake. Pdf 214kb eia reorganisation estate project office july 2012 pdf 370kb strategies. Analysis of the effect changes to the primary assessment system will have on specific protected groups of people. The research councils are committed to promoting equality and participation in all their. Equality impact assessment changes to services community impact to identify whether a service change will impact on all sections of the local community equally and agree what action can be taken to better understand the impact and to reduce any inequalities. This assessment will assess the predicted outcomes and set the framework for the continuing assessment of the project.
Health and equalities impact assessment health and equalities impact assessment 3 2. Eqia is a systematic assessment of the likely or actual effects of policies or developments. This exercise represents the first scoping of a formal equalities impact assessment eqia, which will provide a framework for assessment throughout the programme. One set of questions forms the basis of a full equality impact assessment. The people and groups consulted with, where appropriate, are listed in the impact assessment report. Childhood obesity equality impact assessment v3 pdf document december 2014. Prescribed forms and procedure regulations 2009 april 2016. The plan could also include a policy criterion or statement seeking. This equalities impact assessment eqia of the local plancity of london publication version plan has been undertaken to ensure that the city corporations policies do not discriminate and that, where possible, they promote equality. Can you indicate the type of change in your response. During the process of completing the equality impact assessment, we found some evidence for different outcomes for mental health for all protected characteristics. Equality impact assessment guidance and template this form is intended to help you decide whether an equality impact assessment eqia is needed and, if it is, to carry out the assessment of impact. The commission has developed these materials to introduce equality impact assessments, which help those delivering public services to make decisions which are fair to all. The consultation asks consultees for views on the draft impact assessments.
In the 2019 spring statement, the government announced a scheme to fund access to free period products in secondary schools and colleges across england, for learners that need them. The process should be used as a health check a way of consolidating knowledge you have on your service. Barnet council chargeable garden waste collections equalities impact assessment january 2020 1 equalities impact assessment eqia eqias make services better for everyone and support value for money by getting services right first time. Equalities impact assessment paper transport for london. Equality impact assessments guidance moray council.
Stage 2 integrated impact assessment kirklees independent living team page 4 of 8 b equalities impact action planning equalities impact action plan complete this section when you have actually carried out some actions. Accordingly a series of assumptions have been made to estimate the impact of the. Local housing strategy 20182023 aims of the activity. The localism act 2011 increases the flexibilities to develop schemes that reflect local priorities. Learning and development equality impact assessment. Eqias enable us to consider all the information about a service, policy or strategy from an equalities. Its role is to add further detail to the policies in the local plan. Regulation 19 representation period 28th february 23rd april 2020. To meet the councils statutory duty the eia should also address issues of advancing. Final assessment of impact following this assessment please assess the likely level of impact of the policyor proposals on the equality groups included within this assessment. Pdf 214kb eia restructure school of business and management. Equalities impact assessment reports human resources.
Details of equality impact assessments for the ministry of justice in 2010. Equality impact assessment eqia considers potential effects of early years assistance best start grants scotland regulations 2018 and how it impacts on people with one or more protected characteristics. Analysis of impact on groups with protected characteristics protected characteristic impact justification age positive research indicates that that those aged 65 plus are less likely to be it literate or have access to social media or email. It includes both current policies and those under development. One set of questions is intended to screen proposals to help council officers decide if a full impact assessment is necessary. Community equality impact assessment form community equality impact assessments should be carried out whenever you plan, change or remove a service, policy or function. Analysis and action planning any gaps in information or provision, opportunities to promote equalities and good relations identified above need to be translated into smart actions and recorded here.
It has been prepared inhouse by the scottish government. The eia template can be found at the end of this document. Service infrastructure services section waste services title of the activity etc. Equality impact assessments of their own in relation to any planned. Barnet council equalities impact assessment template july 2019 1 equalities impact assessment eqia eqias make services better for everyone and support value for money by getting services right first time. Service infrastructure services section housing title of the activity etc. The strategy lays out a set of early actions in particular areas.
An equality impact assessment should be carried out as part of the development of. Completing this template will help you to think about what the impact of existing or new strategies, policies, plans, projects, contracts, major changes in services or decisions may be on service users, residents and staff. The public sector equality duty and equality impact assessments pdf, 319 kb this briefing outlines the public sector equality duty contained in section 149 of the equality act 2010, which requires public authorities to have due regard to a number of equality. An equality impact assessment eia is a way of analysing a proposed organisational policy or decision to assess its effect on people with protected characteristics covered by the equality act 2010. Equalities impact assessment form pdf 171kb workforce and student cohort analysis. The equality impact assessment is a systematic and evidencebased tool.
Policy and practices in this context need to be understood to embrace the full range of functions, activities and decisions for which an organisation is responsible essentially everything it does. Equality impact assessment transport for the north. Policies in the local plan have all been the subject of equality impact assessments. Equality impact assessment flow chart potential for a negative impact on comments stage 2 complete full assessment improvement plan audits refer to chapter 8 for a detailed summary of the equality impact assessment process. It is a legislative requirement under the equality act 2010. Equality affects every part of the mental health strategy. For impact assessments completed before this period please get in touch with the equality and diversity support officer at nhs lothian at waverley. Assessing for equality impact is an aspect of delivering service. In the 2019 spring statement, the government announced a scheme to fund access to free period products in secondary schools and. Equalities impact assessment london borough of southwark.
Equality impact assessment what is this template for. Equality impact assessment eqia considers potential effects of early years assistance best start grants scotland regulations 2018 and how it impacts. Integration into the ongoing development of the area action plan aap, scheduled to be formally adopted in 2009. The cumulative impact of tax and welfare reforms jonathan portes, aubergine analysis and kings college london howard reed, landman economics.
Camden council equalities impact assessment 1 equalities impact assessment what is an equality impact assessment. What is an equality impact assessment eia and why do we need to. An equality impact assessment eqia is a process designed to ensure that a policy, project or scheme does not discriminate against any disadvantaged or vulnerable people. Sep 14, 2017 analysis of the effect changes to the primary assessment system will have on specific protected groups of people. Darlington borough council equality impact assessments. Tfl has a legal duty to eliminate unlawful discrimination, and to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. Please describe any other relevant research undertaken to determine any.
An equality impact assessment eia is a tool that helps public authorities 1 make sure their policies, and the ways they carry out their functions, do what they are. Equality impact assessments undertaken in relation to decisions to pilot relaxations of the use of section 60 stop and search powers. Equalities impact assessment for the scheme to provide. What is the most significant or key change taking place. Tfl is proposing to make changes to the central london bus network, some of which may adversely impact upon customers of equality groups.
Impact please complete the next section to show how this policy decision. These actions need to be delivered and monitored through the service planning process. This section also summarises the main development components of the enabling works. It does not replace or superseded policies in the local plan. Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the act. Health and equalities impact assessment health and equalities impact assessment 5 3. Equality impact assessment eia template part 2 impact please complete the next section to show how this policy strategy decision could have an impact positive or negative on the protected groups under the equality act 2010.
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