Age

Defined

Age is defined by being of a particular age (for example being 35 years old) or by being within a range of ages (for example over 55s, or being in age band 36-30).

Equality law

Find out more about age-related equality law in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Learn more 

Policy & guidance

We have provided an overview of our age-related policy and guidance. Learn more 

OU resources

You may be interested in some of the resources we provide for our staff and students.  Learn more 

External resources

You may be interested in these useful web link(s) to organisations with age-related information. Learn more 

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