Impact assessment
School accountability reform: equality impact assessment
Government assessment of the potential impact of proposed reforms to school accountability on individuals with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Applies to England
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An assessment of the effect that the policies in the Schools accountability reform consultation response will have on groups with relevant protected characteristics, as well as pupils from deprived backgrounds and those who are eligible for free school meals. Topics covered include:
- accountability principles
- school profiles
- support and intervention
The relevant protected characteristics, identified in the Equality Act 2010, include:
- disability
- gender reassignment
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex and sexual orientation
Updates to this page
Published 9 September 2025