What does implementing equality of opportunity mean?
To ensure that everyone is treated equitably and with respect, institutions must examine procedures and practices to see whether they favour particular groups of staff over other groups. They must also look at how individuals may discriminate against others. Any problems that are identified are then tackled through changes in policies and practices and through training. Institutions also have to focus on addressing imbalances that might exist between different groups. This is often achieved by changing policies so that they have an equal impact on different groups. Personal and professional development programmes might also be provided for those in under-represented groups.
