EIA methodology

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has emphasised that 'individual public bodies [in England, Scotland and Wales] need to develop their own EIA methodology to fully reflect the precise nature of their business and ensure consistency'. (EHRC, 2009)

HEIs have been required to conduct EIAs for a number of years and staff within your HEI with responsibility for equality and diversity will be able to explain the EIA processes and training already in place.   

A number of organisations have produced guidance, materials and template for conducting EIAs that may also be useful:

• Equality Commission in Northern Ireland guidance on Section 75
• EHRC (2009) Equality impact assessment : a step-by-step guide to integrating equality into policy making and review (now archived)
• EHRC (2009) Equality impact assessment quick-start guide: a step-by-step guide to integrating equality into policy making and review (now archived)
• Scottish Government Equality and diversity impact assessment toolkit
• Welsh Government (2010) Inclusive policy making guidance