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Publication of this document is allowed under the Open Government Licence.If you are happy to download, print and bind the document for yourself then it is FREE to download in pdf form from the DfE website. On the other hand, you might like to adorn your desk or bookshelf with this beautifully bound version instead!This is non-statutory advice from the Department for Education. It has been produced to help schools to understand how the Equality Act affects them and how to fulfil their duties under the Act. It has been updated to include information on same-sex marriage.On 1 October 2010, the Equality Act 2010 replaced all existing equality legislation such as the Race Relations Act, Disability Discrimination Act and Sex Discrimination Act. It has consolidated this legislation and also provides some changes that schools need to be aware of.This advice is for school leaders, school staff and governing bodies in maintained schools and academies but may also be useful for local authorities and parents.