The Beacon Scheme: Equality and Diversity
This section is aimed at:
- authorities thinking of applying for beacon status
- authorities in the process of applying
- people interested in equality and diversity in beacon authorities and the scheme.
As prospective and current applicants, this section will provide you with guidance on how to ensure your bid meets the equality and diversity requirements set by the scheme.
The equality and diversity checklist is useful to applicants completing their online applications or preparing for assessment visits.
The model equality and diversity answers is a good source of information for applicants as well as individuals and authorities. Read how local authorities’ deliver their services within an equality and diversity context.
Equality and diversity guidance will also be made available on the website.
In this section:
- Beacon Scheme Panel commitment
- Equality and diversity checklist
- Example application answers
- Useful links
- A guide to engaging Muslim communities
- Putting the spotlight on equality and diversity
- Round 10 assessment
We hope you find the equality and diversity section useful and interesting. If you would like to get in touch, contact Meenara Islam, Junior Consultant on Meenara.islam@idea.gov.uk.
