I come into contact with staff, visitors, parents, carers, children and other professionals on a daily basis. It is my responsibility whilst in contact with all these people and children that they feel that they’re treated respectfully and fairly. There are legislations, policies and codes of practice which endeavour to promote and protect equality, diversity and inclusion, giving guidelines and procedures. Within the setting all staff are aware of the Equal Opportunities policy incorporating the Sex Discrimination Act 2006, Race Relation Act 2000, Disabled Persons Act 1986, Education Act 1996, Childcare Act 1989/2006, Disability Discrimination Act 1995/2005, Special
Unit 3 Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 1.1 In my role as a bungalow manager I am responsible for ensuring that all service users, their families, friends, staff members and those that I work alongside with, are treated equally, every person should be treated with dignity and respect. There are many legislations, codes of practice and also my workplace policies which regulate equality diversity and inclusion within my area of responsibility. In my managerial role I have to promote equality and uphold individuals equality of opportunity, individual rights and choice, their privacy, individuality, independence, dignity, respect, promote empowerment, equality of care, confidentiality and their wishes and needs. I must show how I respect diversity and accept other individual’s differences. Some of the ways I can show this are; • Complaint procedure; When a service user wants to make a complaint I have to explain to them the procedure, support them in how to complete the complaint and give feedback about the result whilst maintaining confidentiality.
DIVERSITY & EQUALITY POLICY The purpose of this policy is to provide diversity and equality to all in employment, irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class. All employees, whether part time, full time or temporary, will be treated fairly and equally. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation. As a team leader it is my job to promote individuals rights, choices, dignity, and making sure that their independence is maintained at all time.
P1 – Explain the concepts of equality, diversity and rights in relation to Health and Social care Equality means to treat everyone equal no matter what race, age, and sex they are or what religion they believe in. It’s basically where everyone can participate in something no matter who that person is, equality makes things fair. When I was at my placement at Byker primary school, a lot of children were playing and young Muslim child wanted to join in. They let her join in their game without question; they didn’t comment on what she was wearing they just let her play. Diversity means to treat someone as an individual, not just seeing them as a group but each of them as individuals.
Assignment 203- Principles Of Diversity, Equality And Inclusion In Adult Social Care Settings Task A- Short Answer Questions. Ai- Complete The Following Table, Describing In Your Own Words What Each Term Means. Diversity | Is the understanding that everyone is human and has rights no matter of their race, age, gender etc. These people make the world more interesting and different. | Equality | Is making sure that everyone has the equal chance to participate in everyday life to the best they can.
for example some carers work with us who wear a head scarf because its part of her religion, everybody respects that and doesn’t treat her any different. What is equality? Equality means everyone should be treated equally regardless their age or gender, race, sexual orientation, religion. What does inclusion mean? Inclusion is based upon the idea of allowing everyone equal access to a service regardless of gender, disability, religion i e, There are many ways to ensure that your setting adheres to its inclusion policy.
Not employing a women because of possible pregnancy in the future. Race discrimination – treating someone differently because of personal characteristics associated with their race, refusing to work with someone because of skin colour and referring them to a colleague from same race. Religion – Refusing to work with someone based on religion, not accommodating certain religious practices when not causing undue hardship Describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting (003.1.2) Deliberate discrimination may occur in the work setting when there is different, less favourable treatment based on someone’s race/gender/age/disability
The Equality Act affects my workplace as we must follow it as it is the law. We must ensure that all staff are aware if any changes need to be made to ensure that everyone, staff and pupils, have equal opportunities and rights within the school. Some examples of how we follow the equality act is; that although our school is a Catholic school, we accept staff and pupils of all religious backgrounds and beliefs and do not discriminate against them; also we have ramps to the playground
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.
By law every organisation must have an equal opportunities policy that all employees can see. Diversity is the term used to describe the differences between individuals. In its positive sense diversity means that all individuals are respected and valued. A valuable way of bring diversity to a wide range of people is the arts. For example museums and exhibitions give an understanding of different cultures from different parts of the world past present.