Authority pushes for equality in schools

COMPLAINTS received by the Equality Authority about schools are second only to those relating to pubs.

Chief executive Niall Crowley said the authority’s caseload relating to education underlined the need for schools to gear up to their obligations under the Equal Status Act.

Of the 795 complaints received last year, 40 referred to schools. They include complaints about the refusal of access for Traveller children, students with a disability and those of a particular religion.