Understanding Protected Characteristics
Understanding Protected Characteristics
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Understanding Protected Characteristics
What do you already know about protected characteristics?
What are we learning and why?
At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain what protected characteristics are and why they are important for being a good citizen in the UK.
What Are Protected Characteristics?
Protected characteristics are specific aspects of a person's identity that are protected by law to help prevent discrimination in the UK.
Why Do We Have These Protections?
Protections make sure that everyone feels safe, included, and respected. This supports fairness and helps us live together as good citizens.
Key Protected Characteristics
There are nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Let's learn what they are.
The Nine Protected Characteristics
1. Age 2. Disability 3. Gender reassignment 4. Marriage and civil partnership 5. Pregnancy and maternity
6. Race 7. Religion or belief 8. Sex 9. Sexual orientation
First Five
Last Four
How Are They Protected?
The Equality Act 2010 makes it illegal to treat people unfairly because of these characteristics at school, work, or in public.
Why Does This Matter?
Everyone has the right to feel safe and accepted. Knowing about protected characteristics helps us stand up for others and be respectful citizens.
Learn Now! Question 1
What is a protected characteristic? Write your answer in one sentence.
Learn Now! Question 2
Name two of the nine protected characteristics.
Learn Now! Question 3
Why is it important not to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic?
Learn Now! Question 4
How do protected characteristics help create a respectful school environment?
Learn Now! Question 5
Give one example of how someone might support another person with a protected characteristic at school.
