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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its technical guidance for schools to not discriminate against, harass or victimise pupils in relation to characteristics such as disability, race and sex, which are protected by the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010). The guidance now highlights obligations placed upon schools by the EqA 2010 regarding these pupils and provision of their education, and how they can be met, in particular, in areas such as admissions, exclusions and access to facilities. The EHRC has said that the guidance has been reviewed so that references to sex and gender reassignment are in line with legal and policy developments in the area. The EHRC has also noted that the Department for Education (DfE) will issue, following consultation, separate guidance for schools in England on supporting transgender students and has urged the DfE to do so as soon as possible to 'provide much-needed clarity for schools and families'.
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