UNIT 422-203 Outcome 1 1. Explain what is meant by: 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.
Unit 203 Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s setting Outcome 1 Understand the Importance of Equality and Inclusion 1.1 Diversity is about acknowledging and respecting an individuals differences, diversity recognises that although people have things in common with each other, every individual is also different in many ways, Diversity consists of many factors. Equality means to treat everyone equally in a way that is appropriate to their needs. Discrimination is the prejudicial treatment of an individual based on their membership in a certain group or category. Inclusion is seen as a universal human right and aims at embracing all people irrespective of race, gender, disability, medical or other needs. It is about giving equal access and opportunities and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance.
E4 – Describe how the policies and procedures promote fair, just and inclusive strategies When working with children it’s important to be fair and inclusive, you must treat all children equal but still take in to account their individual needs. There are many policies and procedures that ensure children are treated fairly. An example of a policy that helps promote fair practice is the admission’s policy. An admission policy enables an equal chance for all children to attend a setting. Lily’s Day Nursery is an example of a setting that promotes fair admission.
Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings Unit 303 Outcome 1 Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion 1.1 Explain what is meant by: * Diversity- Understanding that every individual is unique and recognising individual differences. For example race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, etc. * Equality- Fair treatment and access to opportunities for every individual in spite difference in their, culture, race, religion, ability, gender, sexuality or any other characteristic. * Inclusion- Accepting and involving everyone regardless of age, gender, race, sexuality etc. Recognising we are all equal, although we are not the same and have a sense of belonging.
The concept of diversity implies the acceptance of all these differences and the respect and consideration shown towards them and the people whom they are specific to. Diversity also refers to acknowledging, admiring and embracing the uniqueness of each person, as well as celebrating individual differences. 2. a) Equality is the state of being equal as far as rights, status and opportunities are concerned; (Macmillan Dictionary, p.465); b) Equal Opportunity defines a situation in which people have the same opportunities in life as other people, without being treated in an unfair way because of their race, sex, religion, or other personal features; (MacMillan Dictionary, p.465). In light of the two above mentioned definitions of the concept, equality stands for providing all children in the setting with the appropriate opportunities for maximizing their potential and improving their performances; as such, the nursery practitioner will be considerate of the children’s individual needs and meet them in the most efficient manner possible as to ensure the children’s progress. Accordingly, the practitioner might have to offer extra help and support for a child having physical disabilities or special educational needs.
The expectation for the employers and employees is that they take it on board and make sure that what the employees have been taught is put in to practice. It is also expected that the information that the employers give is the most up to date and that it is properly enforced in the workplace to make sure that it continues to exist in the workplace, usually this is the responsibility of the Line manager and also the senior manager. This will increase the workforce and increase morale. There are specific people in the workplace that have a specific responsibility for equality and diversity. HR departments set up policies that are required, they also advise on the appropriate strategy and support for dealing with breaches of equality and diversity.
Inclusion is when we allow people equal rights and access to a certain service no matter what their gender, disability, beliefs, religion and sexuality. As an example individuals with a disability will need to be allocated for such as disabled toilers, ramps to an entrance/exit and widening doors. Also employers can include everybody by providing adequate facilities for their employees to peruse their religion without hindrance. Discrimination is how we treat different individuals. People with individual needs have to be treated in a way that appoints their needs.
These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. Example: One of my workmates wears a head cloth due to her religion, everyone who works with her accepts that and do not object or make fun of her... Every one respects her religion. Equality: Equality defined basically means equal rights for people regardless of what factors they might have which are different. Equality states that because they are human they must be equal. Example: everyone is treated the same way.
Equality and Diversity promotes that everyone has a human right be equal and have the opportunity to achieve their potential, free from prejudice and discrimination. Under the Equal Opportunities Act we have to ensure equality and diversity to all learners and staff. This means that the environment where the teaching is taking place promotes equality and diversity. Diversity is the acceptance or promotion of multiple ethnic cultures, applied to the demographic make-up of the local area. I do not discriminate against anyone because of their: age; gender; race, colour, ethnic, national, cultural or social origin; disability; religion and belief, or non-belief; marital status, family circumstances or caring responsibilities; sexual orientation and class.
By valuing the variety and individual differences we can create a culture, environment and practises that respect and celebrate these for the benefit of society, organisations and individual. Equality: Equality is the current term for “Equal Opportunities”. It is based on the legal obligation to comply with anti-discrimination legislation. Equality protects people from being discriminated against It is about fostering and adopting the right to be different, to be free from discrimination and to have choice and dignity. Equality allows us to be valued as an individual with a right to our own beliefs and values.