TDA 2.4: Equality, Diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people 1. Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people. 1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity. Child Act 1989 - This allocated duties to local authorities, courts, parents and other agencies in the United Kingdom, to ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is promoted. It centres on the idea that children are best cared for within their own families; however, it also makes provisions for instances when parents and families do not co-operate with statutory bodies.
Also, it was founded because children under the age of 18 require more special care and protection than adults do. This legislation is made up of four key principles. These are: Non-discrimination Best interests of the child Right to life and development Respect views of the child Applying this legislation to my setting promotes equality as it has been set up in order to meet the needs of each individual child within the setting. Also, children will feel valued in school as i treat each child equally and give them support needed to meet their individual needs. Children Act (2004) The Children Act was put in place in order to prevent harm from children and to ensure children are well.
The EYFS seeks to provide in all early years settings, quality and consistency and a secure foundation through learning and development opportunities, this is achieved through planning and assessment ensuring that each child is able to make good progress. No child should get left behind and the needs and interests of each individual child are taken into account and are assessed and reviewed regularly. It also seeks to promote a good working partnership between parents and practitioners. It ensures all children have equality of opportunities by the use of anti discriminatory practice. The EYFS specifies requirements for learning and development and for safeguarding and welfare.
This ensures that children are protected from discrimination against their race, creed, sexuality, religion or disability. Children are given the same learning opportunities and there is support for any individual pupil needs thus maximising the learning potential of children with disabilities or SEN. SENDA 2001 impedes unjustified treatment and requires schools to make reasonable adjustments (such as wheelchair access and lifts etc). Alongside SENDA 2001 the Equality Act prevents all discrimination and prejudice. Children at school are taught the
Those countries which signed up to the Treaty, including the UK in 1991, are legally bound to implement legislation which supports each of the articles. Children Act 1989 Currently provides the legislative framework for child protection in England. Key principles established by the act include: • the paramount nature of the child's welfare • the expectations and requirements around duties of care to children. Children Act 2004 Strengthens the 1989 Act. Encourages partnerships between agencies and creates more accountability.
Article 37 says no one is allowed to punish or degrade a child. Every Child Matters also state that children should be treated fairly and also given choices of what they want in life. the five out comes which mattered most to children and young people as stated in the Every Child Matters are: being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contributions and economic well being. That is why it is important to have policies and procedures in all settings and it is our duty as practitioners to adhere by those policies and
1.3 - Explain the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child The Convention on the Rights of the Child is the first legally binding international instrument to incorporate the full range of human rights—civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. In 1989, world leaders decided that children needed a special convention just for them because people under 18 years of age often need special care and protection than adults do not. The leaders also wanted to make sure that the world recognised that children have human rights too. The Convention sets out these rights in 54 articles and two Optional Protocols. It spells out the basic human rights that children everywhere have: the right to survival; to develop to the fullest; to protection from harmful influences, abuse and exploitation; and to participate fully in family, cultural and social life.
This helps influence practice by ensuring that they are providing a safe and secure environment and by ensuring that each child’s individual needs are taken into consideration in order to be met. ← Equality Act (2010): This ensures that settings treat children of all abilities fairly and equally and do not discriminate against them in any way. ← SENDA: Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (2001) Influences practice by making a “Provision against discrimination on the grounds of disability in schools and other education establishments” Meggitt et al (2012) pg 120 This helps enable children with special educational needs or disabilities to attend a mainstream school to receive education if the parents wish so. ← Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006): This Act influences practice as it has created a barring and vetting scheme for people who work or want to work with children (and vulnerable adults) its purpose is to “Restrict the contact between children and vulnerable adults and those who might do them harm.” http://www.ccinform.co.uk/articles/2008/10/01/2699/safeguarding+vulnerable+groups+act+2006.html Accessed
What legislation is there in place to safeguard children and vulnerable adults? Children’s act 2004 The children’s act 2004 is a legislation that is put in place to ensure that children are safeguarded and protected. The children’s act 2004 was passed on the 15th of November 2004.The children’s act 2004 was accompanied by the launch of a major strategy document for English authorities. This was a green paper every child matters which is set out to support children and their families. Setting out five outcomes and support them to be • Safe • Healthy • Enjoy and achieve • Economic well being • Positive contribution to society The children’s act changed law to protect children, and changed the laws on how to deal with issues that are to do with children.
Unit 306 Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people Outcome 1 Promote equality and diversity in work with children and young people 1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity The education act is based towards the school responsibilities towards children with special educational needs. It means schools must provide resources, equipment and extra support to meet the needs of any children. The disability act places a duty on schools to encourage children to participate in all different areas of school life free from harassment and discrimination. It also eliminates barriers to make sure that children can have equal access to services. The SEN and disability act makes it unlawful for schools to discriminate against children with SEN or disability.