FCE Equality Guide

1. Equality Principles
   1. FCE position on Equality
      1. principle of equality required that recognises “the fragmentation of the anti-discrimination struggle, whereby different status/identity groups are enmeshed in identity politics  and are unable to follow a universal human rights approach to equality and develop solidarity with other disadvantaged groups. (e.g. from Declaration of Principles on Equality)
   2. Equality (of autonomy)
      1. Capability Approach
   3. Accessibility
   4. Inclusive Language and Communication
2. Equality Guidance (based on EHRC)
   1. For Individuals
      1. Workers
      2. Service users
      3. Students
      4. Carers and Close Relations
   2. For Organisations
      1. Employers
      2. Service providers
      3. Education providers
   3. Further Information By Sector:
      1. Public Sector
      2. Private Sector
      3. Voluntary and Sector
      4. Social Enterprise
   4. Specific Information:
      1. Associations and Clubs
      2. Businesses and Commercial Premises
      3. Education Providers
      4. Housing Providers
      5. Services and Public Functions
      6. Workplaces
      7. Exemptions

 

1. Publications
   1. Equality Briefings
   2. How Equal Is Fife?
   3. FCE E-Bulletins Past Issues

 

1. Toolkits
   1. Checklists
      1. For Individuals and Carers:
         1. Attending Events and Planning Journeys
         2. Accessibility checklist > Euans Guide
      2. For Community Groups and Organisations:
         1. Organising Inclusive Events
         2. Inclusive Communication
            1. Translation
         3. Marketing and Promoting
            1. Reaching your audience
         4. Conducting EQIAs (Public Sector)
   2. Templates
      1. For Individuals
         1. Letter Template- Adjustments
         2. Letter Template- Discrimination
         3. Letter Template- Harassment or Victimization
         4. Employment Template – Positive Action
      2. For Community Groups
      3. For Organisations
         1. Basic Equality Policy
         2. Equality Training Plan
         3. Inclusive Communication Policy
         4. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
   3. Posters/Media
2. Presentations
   1. FCE – Overview

 

6. Support and Advice
   1. Equality Act 2010
      1. What are the Protected Characteristics
         1. Age
         2. Disability
         3. Gender reassignment
         4. Marriage and Civil Partnership
         5. Pregnancy and Maternity
         6. Race
         7. Religion and Belief
         8. Sex
         9. Sexual orientation
      2. What are the Protected Behaviours?
   2. Organisational Support
      1. [packages]

 

3. Training and Consultancy
   1. Inclusion Fundamentals
   2. Consultancy
   3. Bespoke training
4. Policy and Workforce Development
   1. Policy advice
   2. Funding application advice
   3. EQIAs assistance