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not discriminate in carrying out their functions. Local authorities and othersare required to draw up a Disability Equality Scheme to illustrate how theyare meeting the duty locally. Associated codes of practice also available.www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2005/2005013.htmwww.tso.co.ukThe Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 (SENDA)• amends both the Education Act 1996 and the DisabilityDiscrimination Act 1995• applies to pre- and post-16 education• makes it illegal to treat a disabled person less favourably than a nondisabledperson for reasons related to his/her disability, without justification• requires institutions to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that adisabled student is not placed at a substantial disadvantage.Associated codes of practice also available.www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2001www.tso.co.ukEducation and Inspection Act 2006Contains tools to implement Youth Matters, as well as the White Paper,Higher Standards, better Schools For All, and the 14–19 Education and SkillsWhite Paper.Section 6 amends the Education Act 1996 and places a duty on localauthorities to improve the well-being of young people aged 13–19 (and upto 25 for those with learning difficulties) by providing access to sufficienteducational and recreational leisure-time activities and facilities.Authorities will be expected to meet these requirements by:• providing activities and facilities;• commissioning others to provide activities and facilities; or,• making other arrangements to facilitate access, including providinginformation, financial assistance and transportation.Authorities must consult with young people on existing provision and taketheir views into account when providing local information on these activities.www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/educationandinspectionsact/Appendix 2: Legislation, guidance and reportsChildcare Act 2006Measures in the act formalise the important strategic role local authoritiesplay through a set of new duties. These duties will require authorities to:• Improve the five Every Child Matters outcomes for all pre-school childrenand reduce inequalities in these outcomes• Secure sufficient childcare for working parents• Provide a better parental information servicewww.everychildmatters.gov.uk/earlyyearsAppendix 291