Appendix B

Initial equality impact assessment screening form This form records an equality screening process to determine the relevance of equality to a proposal, and a decision whether or not a full EIA would be appropriate or proportionate.
Directorate	CYPS
Service area	Inclusion
Proposal being screened	Primary Exclusions and Day 6 Provision
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Julie Bunn, Carol-Ann Howe, Chris Reynolds, Wendy Rowley
What are you proposing to do?	We are seeking approval to consult on a new arrangement that would see placements being commissioned from pupil referral units / alternative provision academies for primary aged children.
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	The Local Authority are responsible for arranging suitable and (normally) full time education for children of compulsory school age who, because of exclusion, illness or other reasons, would not receive a suitable education without such provision under Section 19 of the Education Act (1996). The outcome is that we will meet our duties in a more sustainable and efficient way.
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	No – the proposal seeks to redirect existing resource so that provision can be delivered differently
Impact on people with any of the following protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, or NYC’s additional agreed characteristics As part of this assessment, please consider the following questions: • To what extent is this service used by particular groups of people with protected characteristics? • Does the proposal relate to functions that previous consultation has identified as important? • Do different groups have different needs or experiences in the area the proposal relates to? If for any characteristic it is considered that there is likely to be an adverse impact or you have ticked ‘Don’t know/no info available’, then a full EIA should be carried out where this is proportionate. You are advised to speak to your directorate representative for advice if you are in any doubt.
Protected characteristic		Potential for adverse impact				Don’t know/No info available
		Yes		No
Age				ü
Disability				ü
Sex				ü
Race				ü
Sexual orientation				ü
Gender reassignment				ü
Religion or belief				ü
Pregnancy or maternity				ü
Marriage or civil partnership				ü
People in rural areas				ü
People on a low income				ü
Carer (unpaid family or friend)				ü
Are from the Armed Forces Community				ü
Does the proposal relate to an area where there are known inequalities/probable impacts (for example, disabled people’s access to public transport)? Please give details.		Yes , however this is creating additional provision for children who are experiencing exclusion from school or, who are at risk of exclusion. The impact of these changes will be positive for those children who are affected and provide schools with a further support offer.
Will the proposal have a significant effect on how other organisations operate? (for example, partners, funding criteria, etc.). Do any of these organisations support people with protected characteristics? Please explain why you have reached this conclusion.		No. Pupil referral units already provide support to excluded pupils of secondary school age range. This proposal will see them extend the offer to children who are younger under the same funding arrangements that already exist.
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:	ü		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		The impact of the proposal will have no detrimental impact upon protected characteristics.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		A Fielding
Date		1/9/25  Reviewed and updated 5/12/2025

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