Equality
Section 75: Northern Ireland Act 1998 - Equality Scheme
The Equality Commission has approved the Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment's (CCEA) Equality Scheme. The Council intends not only to comply fully with the statutory requirements of Section 75 but also to mainstream these requirements when carrying out its statutory duties and functions. Copies of the Scheme were issued to all groups and individuals on CCEA’s consultation list.
Equality Scheme PDF, 217K
Screening of Policies
The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) gave a commitment in its Equality Scheme to screen its policies to establish which of its policies have a significant impact on equality of opportunity and should be subject to full equality impact assessment.
The report includes conclusions reached in relation to each policy and CCEA's proposed timetable for carrying out its equality impact assessment programme.
Consultation on the Screening of Policies PDF 152K
An Equality Impact Assessment on the Curriculum and Assessment Proposals
The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) and the Department of Education have conducted an equality impact assessment (EQIA) on the new Curriculum and Assessment Proposals for pupils in Northern Ireland. (see below for reports).
Equality Impact Assessments (EQIA)
EQIA on the Review of Curriculum and Assessment at Phase 2PDF, 136K
EQIA on the Review of Curriculum and Assessment at Phase 3PDF, 352K
Accessible Formats
The information can also be made available, on request, in alternative formats including large print, on computer disc, in Braille, on audio cassette and in minority language to meet the needs of those people who are not fluent in English. Versions in accessible formats can be obtained from:
Equality Officer
Lisa Johnston
CCEA Clarendon Dock
29 Clarendon Road
Belfast
BT1 3BG
Tel: 028 9026 1200
Text Phone: 028 9024 2063
Fax: 028 9026 1274
