In childcare every child has the right to equality of opportunity; it means each child would be given the same chances as each other to achieve all aspects of learning. Treating each child as an individual allows this to happen. Each unique child has their own needs and requirements and it’s up to me as a childminder to understand each child’s individual characteristics and know how to inspire them to be successful and feel equal in today’s contemporary society. Inclusion, this is the total opposite of discrimination and I think it means to be fully included, to make people feel valued and respected irrespective of ethnicity, gender, disability, medical or other need, culture, age, religion and sexual orientation. It is about giving equal access and opportunities, breaking down barriers and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance.
By applying inclusive practice this will treat every child and their families as individuals, and will help in adapting to each individual needs. It is very important to understand that inclusion does not mean that we view each other the same or provide the same work, it is about making sure that we are making adaptations to each situation and to the particular activity, instead of making a child do a completely different activity. Like this we are making sure that we are giving each individual the same opportunity. Inclusive practice supports diversity by accepting and welcoming all kind of people in the society. Different approaches, manners and stratagems are applied in order to ensure that people are not secluded or excluded.
Also supporting and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and ensuring that this is being promoted in and out the setting to all children and young people. Always making sure that the child and young person fulfill of the opportunties which all children and young people should be offered. Discrimination is also within the wider concept of child protection. All children and young people should all be treated equality and their needs should always be meet with the support from staff members. Children and young people should always be offered the same opportunities as their peers and should always be respected.
By recognising and understanding young children individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, I can create a productive environment in which the children feel valued. EQUALITY Equality means treating all children in a way that is appropriate for their needs. In my work setting I aim to offer each child equal opportunity suited to their individual needs and requirements. I take into account each child’s characteristics and ways they are different from each other. INCLUSION Childcare Educational inclusion is about equal opportunities for all children, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background.
1.2 Identify issues of equality and diversity and ways to promote inclusion. Equality is about creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. In a teaching environment this can be created by ensuring students are not discriminated against and included regardless of age, ability and circumstances. Teachers must also strive to make sure diversity is used within their teaching sessions. Teachers should treat people as individuals and make sure a positive culture of equality and diversity is promoted.
By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. Equality Equality does not mean that everyone has to be treated the same. Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. People have different needs, situations and ambitions. Everyone should have equality of opportunity which means making sure there’s access for all children and their families to the full participation in all services for children and young people.
This piece of legislation also ensures that all practitioners meet both the physical and emotional needs of the children and young people in their care. The Children Act 2004 ensures that practitioners plan activities around all children’s needs taking into account those children within the environment that have a disability or learning difficulty. This piece of legislation also ensures that all children receive the same opportunities for learning as everyone else and that each child receives the right amount of support with their learning. Every Child Matters 2004 is also embedded within this piece of legislation. The Equality Act 2010, this piece of legislation ensures that all practitioners treat children, young people and their families with respect and appreciates that people are from different backgrounds believe different things and have different attitudes to others within the setting, this means the practitioner must be open minded about diversity.
Inclusive practice means promoting the development of all children, whatever their background, race, gender or ability. Inclusive practice means ensuring that they and their families feel included, valued motivated and empowered. It also involves good anti-discriminatory practice where equality issues become an integral part of the curriculum and discrimination is challenged. Differences are embraced and celebrated, respect towards each other is promoted and inequality is actively confronted Task 2 1.2 Describe the potential effects of Discrimination The potential effects of discrimination can be different for different people. The effects can be physical, emotional or a combination of both.
Unit 4222-203 Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health Social Care or Childrens and Young Peoples Settings 1.1 Diversity - Diversity is about recognising, valuing and taking account of people's different backgrounds, knowledge, skills, and experiences, and encouraging and using those differences to create a productive and effective educational community and workforce. Equality - Equality is often defined as treating everyone the same. True equality means treating everyone differently in order to treat them the same. Inclusion - The term inclusion is seen as a universal human right and aims at embracing all people irrespective of race, gender, disability, medical or other need. It is about giving equal access and opportunities and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance.
Staff should make parents and carers aware that negative behaviour towards children from different backgrounds or with different abilities will not be tolerated, and that they will be asked to show respect towards all the children in the setting. As a practitioner, it's important to listen to children of all backgrounds and abilities to not only show them that their views are important to me and therefore to our setting, but also to enable them to feel comfortable talking about themselves, so they know they are valued and that their beliefs, preferences and needs can and will be met within the setting. It is also good to be able to freely talk about the differences between one child and another. Children are often curious about people who are different from themselves. For example, talking about variations in skin colour, hair texture, shape of features, physical abilities and impairments.