Dear colleagues
With apologies for posting an attachment, but I thought that
this email exchange was the quickest way to clarify for everyone in HEIs that there
is no doubt that the age discrimination regulations will apply to all provision
for students – admission procedures, regulations, course regulations,
other student ‘benefits’ eg accommodation etc.
I hope this document helps everyone deal with queries which
come their way on this topic or the related subtopic of what is meant by ‘vocational
training’ with regard to HEIs,
We have had similar conversations with the equality and
diversity team in the DfES on the topic and have been assured by them that their
input to the ACAS guidance on the regulations (due out we hope by the end of
this month) will reflect our discussions.
What this means in practice is that there is a constituency
of Student Services Staff and other HEI staff who deal largely with admissions /
course regulations/student services etc who need to be aware of the forthcoming
legislation as well, a not inconsiderable challenge I appreciate. Please do
forward this document and its covering email to any who may find it helpful.
With good wishes
Liz
Policy
Adviser - Age
Equality
Challenge Unit
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