Whole school approach to racism and racist incidents: guidance

Annex B - Legislative and policy context

Key pieces of legislation for this guidance:

• The Equality Act 2010
• The Public Sector Equality Duty
• The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the “UNCRC Act”)
• The Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc. Act 2000
• The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006
• The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021

Please refer to Appendix 1 of Respect for all for more information on the legislative context for this guidance.

Policy

This guidance takes account of the wider policy context that supports children and young people’s health and wellbeing. Some of the key drivers are:

• Fostering a positive, inclusive and safe environment guidance
• Respect for all: the national approach to anti-bullying for Scotland’s children and young people
• Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC)
• National Child Protection Guidance for Scotland 2021 – Updated 2023
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma.
• Race Equality Framework for Scotland 2016-2030
• Hate Crime Strategy and Delivery Plan.
• Preventing and Responding to Gender Based Violence: A Whole School Framework
• LGBT inclusive education guidance