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Evidence required to demonstrate positive equality duties

Debbie

We are formulating a response to a local government tender and one of the questions is: "provide evidence that they meet the requirements of the positive equality duties in relation to the Equalities Act 2010”.

We have our Equal Opportunities Policy which we follow and I can evidence very well in our recruitment and selection process, however,  I am struggling on how to demonstrate our positive equality duties specifically in areas around disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age and religion and belief.  Although we are on the ready, we haven't (too my knowledge) had to address any of these areas. 

I wonder if others in the community have any ideas how to best demonstrate this?

Thank you in advance. 

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  • It's entirely possible that they're not sure themselves. I often find that ringing up and asking will get you a reasonable answer.

    However, that said, the idea of "positive" equality duties is that they are proactive rather than reactive. So rather than waiting for a protected characteristic to come along and need special measures, what have you done to proactively promote a diverse workforce?
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  • It's entirely possible that they're not sure themselves. I often find that ringing up and asking will get you a reasonable answer.

    However, that said, the idea of "positive" equality duties is that they are proactive rather than reactive. So rather than waiting for a protected characteristic to come along and need special measures, what have you done to proactively promote a diverse workforce?
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