Why Is It Important To Work In A School Setting

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For my coursework I have recently visited and investigated an early years setting. Due to confidentiality purposes I will be changing the name of the setting to Oakwood Primary School. Whilst at the setting, I looked out for how the ‘care value base’ was put into practice and how the school overcomes the barriers that pupils may come across when attending the school. I have also looked at the legislation that ensures the pupils rights are upheld, so that I can make sure I follow them whilst participating in my placement. Section A – Values and individual rights The care value base is an important tool to take into consideration when working in certain environments such as schools or residential homes. It is something that all carers should…show more content…
This means respecting diversity and privacy and finding ways to include all types of people into activities within the setting. Being disrespectful towards pupils and not treating everybody equally may cause depression and low self-esteem in children. This may make them feel that they are not as good as others and feel unsatisfied with themselves. This gives young children a negative outlook on life as they may feel as if they need to change to be like everybody else in order to be accepted and treated with respect. Prejudice and stereo typing should not be tolerated within a care setting. This is because all pupils/residents should be treated equally. Not being treated with respect may lead to them no longer wanting to attend and leaving the service. Regardless of beliefs, choices, identity and cultures, all individuals needs should be considered and responded to. Care professionals should consider everybody’s needs separately and not stereo type by putting certain people into the same group. This is because no two people are the same and every individual has specific needs. It is also disrespectful towards service users for care professionals to make assumptions and judgments about…show more content…
Indirect- Subconsciously discriminating against somebody or a group of people Discrimination exists in almost all care settings. Although there are laws put into place forbidding discrimination from occurring, care professionals are often unaware that it is going on. Discrimination affects an individual in a way which reduces their self-esteem and confidence. It can also affect the person's trust and comfortableness in the care setting and therefore, potentially making them leave. This could have a massive effect on their education or health for example. In many care settings people are categorised stereotypically for example, by the way they look or dress, the music they like, and the people they are friends with. This could also reduce a person's self-concept and make them want to leave the service. Consequences are involved for people who act on prejudice thoughts or opinions. Victims of discrimination may feel excluded and unwanted and like they're in the wrong for being who they are. This could lead to depression and even suicide. This affects a person’s health negatively and puts them at risk. A target of discrimination may experience a lack in development, especially emotionally and socially. Language and
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