1.1 Explain what is meant by: diversity, equality, inclusion & discrimination. Diversity means differences in ethnicity, heritage, customs, beliefs and values. It could be someone’s physical appearance, mental capabilities, etc. I teach the children in my care that their personal identity which is formed from a young age allows them to realise they are their own person. Diversity is positive and should be respected and valued because nobody is completely the same as anyone else.
INCLUSION Childcare Educational inclusion is about equal opportunities for all children, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. My work setting accommodates all children and their families. Each child feels truly welcomed and valued in my work setting. DISCRIMINATION Discrimination is the prejudicial treatment of a child as an individual based on them belonging in a certain group or category such as: - Skin colour - Cultural/religious differences - Social background - Gender - Disability If this occurs in a work setting, it can stop children’s opportunities by denying them the advantages that other children
Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in work with children and young people Areas of legislation are ever changing so it’s important to identify the current and relevant aspects of those which promote equality and value diversity such as:- Every Child Matters 2003 and Children Act 2004 updated in 2010 to Help Children Achieve More – These were put into place to ensure that all organisations and agencies involved with children between birth and 19 should work together to ensure that children have the support to :Stay Safe, Healthy, Enjoy and Achieve, Economic Well-being, Positive Contribution. Equality Act 2010 aims to bring together the Equal Pay Act, Sex Discrimination Act, Race Relations Act and the Disability Discrimination Act in order to protect people and to prevent service from discriminating against any group, be that gender, sex, race or disability. Schools are required to promote inclusion and disability and race equality for all. Schools should actively promote equal opportunities and positive relationships between all groups of children. It is also a statutory requirement for schools to encourage the inclusion of children with disabilities into mainstream schools.
(Gravells, 2012:53, 54). Diversity and Equality should be promoted by encouraging positive behaviour and using inclusion whilst the learners are on the course. You should start promoting equality and diversity from the outset so that the learners know what to expect and what is expected from them. Any unacceptable behaviour, discrimination or prejudices must be challenged immediately so precedence is in place. 1b) A teachers roles and responsibilities in lifelong
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.
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. This also ensures that all children can learn within the same environment regardless of their physical ability. The Human Rights Act 1998, influenced practice hugely when it put an end to physical punishment of children and young people within the setting. This piece of legislation gave all children the right to education of a generic high standard regardless of their location, background or culture etc. The Protection Of Children Act 1991, this
This promotes community, consistency and amalgamation through understanding and respecting others. Inclusive practice is important because it aims to deliver improved outcomes for all children and others, and it seals the achievement gap between disadvantaged children and others. To reflect inclusion in the work setting one must reflect diversity in society. As an example one can do the following things; * Providing clear I information in as many languages as possible * Having a fair admission policy whereby it eliminates any type of discrimination * Ensuring that there is a balance of different gender * Taking the necessary action against discriminatory behavior by staff or by parents. * Having the setting accessible to everyone and if the setting is found to and treat disabled children or adults less
the Board of Education started to give civil rights for all persons that inadvertently offered equality in education for all children and attenuated the segregation of students based on differences. Then came PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Mills v. Board of Education which caused the Supreme Court to assure that “All students have the right to an effective education.” also know as a appropriate and free education for children with disabilities. Continuing the effort have effected the education of students with disabilities by providing that teachers work to develop “specially designed set of accommodations and modifications to meet [the student’s] academic and social goals,”
Unit 3- E1- Current laws that influence working practices in a setting for children- * Children Act 1989- goal is to ensure that the welfare of the child is vital. * Equality Act 2010- This act protects people against any unfair treatment. * United Nations Convention on the rights of the child 1989-This act promised all children the same rights. * Special educational needs and disability act 2001- This act supplies further provision against discrimination, on grounds of disability and children with SEN. * Childcare Act 2006- aim to improve the outcome of all children under the age of five. E2- One current law that influences working practices in a setting for children is the children act 1989.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people Current legislation and codes of practice to promote of equality & valuing of diversity There are nine main pieces of legislation The Equality pays Act 1970 The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 The Race Relations Act 1976 The disability Discriminations Act 1995 The Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations Act 2006 The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations2006 The Equality Act 2006 part 2 The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 Importance of promoting the rights of all children & young people to participate & equality of access All Children have the right to access all the opportunity that is being offered to them. The school has a duty to have equal access regardless of what their background is e.g. Race, Culture, Background, Gender, Special Educational needs. This is important so that pupils could get the best possible start in life, by making good life choices, able to support themselves, achieve the best also involving everyone and participating in every aspects of the school and curriculum. Importance & benefits of valuing & promoting cultural diversity in work with CYP Opportunities are given to all children about other cultures and ethnic background, to understand and value the cultural diversity in the community and around the world.