3.6 Equality and Diversity

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Understanding the impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people. 2.1 A child or young person can experience prejudice and discrimination in a number of ways due to disability, race, religion, sex, culture and lifestyle. 2.2 The effect discrimination and prejudice has on a child or young person is very strong. You may find that a child develops low self esteem, this in turn will make them have a very negative outlook of themselves, as a result they may start to withdraw socially becoming less able to join in with activities as they will not want to draw attention to themselves for fear of rejection. 2.3 Our behaviour as adults can impact on children and young people greatly. As adults we can start by getting children to think about the differences between us and understanding them. We as adults need them to learn by our example by making sure we practice fair equality and demonstrate positive relationships with all children an adults including parents and the community. 2.4 We can promote anti discrimination practice in work by actively showing that you respect and value individuals and supporting pupils who have additional needs and ensuring all pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, also challenging any discrimination when it occurs. 2.5 We must always challenge discrimination when we come across it. We need to report and record discriminatory comments. It should be made clear that everyone in school should be treated fairly and with respect. BIBLIOGRAPHY Baker B, Burnham L, (2010) Supporting teaching and learning in schools. Heinemann
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