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Equality and Diversity Strategy and Action Plan The Equality Act Public Sector Duty April 2011 The Specific Duties Publish E&D Info Publish E&D Objectives Assess Impact of Activities Data Collection / Monitoring Outcomes Publish equality profile and ‘decision’ information of employees (150+) and service users SMART Objectives to meet the general duty Evidence of consultation, info used and progress report Equality Impact Assessments Information detailing the effect of policies and activities on employees and service users Collect and analyse equality profile and ‘decision’ information of employees (150+) and service users For example: Achievement rates Research / surveys Consultation Attainments / results Equality and Diversity Strategy and Action Plan Interpreted from: Technical Guidance on the Public Sector Duty: Equality and Human Rights Commission May 2013