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04.04 Does a school have to do anything to create a level playing field for my child when compared to other children who are not disabled?

Disability Law in Education Equality Act 2010 (EqA2010) General Duty of Schools and Post-16 education providers Reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils
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Disability Law in Education No-nonsense Guide
Authors: Mandy Aulak, Sean Kennedy
10 Nov 2022

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    Yes. Sch. 2 of the EqA2010 places obligations on schools and post 16 provisions in relation to disabled pupils and students. This includes taking positive action by making “reasonable adjustments”. This means modifying procedures or process or providing axillary aids to a disabled pupil or student to avoid them being disadvantaged as result of their impairments when compared to those who are not disabled and attempt to place them on a level playing field. The document Reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission provides helpful guidance in relation to when reasonable adjustments should be made. 

    Glossary: EqA2010, Reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils

    Disability Law in Education No-nonsense Guide

    Disability Law in Education No-nonsense Guide
    Authors: Mandy Aulak, Sean Kennedy

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