1.3 Explain the importance of inclusive practice in promoting equality and supporting diversity. The importance of inclusive in promoting equality and supporting diversity, are by making sure there are no barrier stopping people from being included because of disability, race, age, sexuality, religion, gender etc. Providing the support that people need to live their life as fully as possible. Outcome 2 Understand how to work in an inclusive way 2.1 Describe key legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination in adult social care settings. There are various legislations in place to promote equality and reduce discrimination.
Through this process it should provide automatic evidence for the rigor of external evaluation of the partners outlined above. “the core principles of good assessment and quality assurance ……… underpinning both effective learning and the demonstration of competence” ( p xiii Foreword Rob Wye – Chief Executive Learning and Skills Improvement Service). Effective internal verification is an on-going process. It allows good practice to be shared, and can help identify problems at an early stage. Internal Quality Assurance upholds the credibility of any assessment or qualification the organisation delivers.
Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities 1. Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities 1.1 Identifying the polices and the legislation that promote inclusion, the human rights of a person with learning disabilities of their citizenship and equal life chances, (National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990), (Disability Discrimination Act 2005), (Disability Equality Duty 2006). The individuals with learning disabilities should be treated with dignity, respect and have the same rights as everyone else. The approach for individual with learning disability for the 21st century (Department of Health 2001a). 1.2 These legislation are set to protect the vulnerable from abuse, prejudice or any form of harassment and labelling individuals or stereotyping them.
These standards are modified on the basis of need and not on the basis of practitioner preference. Applying the principle of equality requires practitioners to take an active stance to ensure systems, processes and practices do not unduly disadvantage those who receive the service, within my role this is staff, carers and the young people. A popular model of promoting equality is through the equal opportunities approach. To understand equality it is necessary to understand that all individuals should have the same opportunities to achieve good outcomes. This approach is based around the starting point for all individuals being the same.
You also need to read the Centre Equal Opportunities and Anti- Discriminatory policy, which is below. The following statements have been agreed with the management of the Assessment Centre and are expected to be endorsed by all concerned in its operation. * Personnel involved in all aspects of the assessment process will not be unfairly disadvantaged on the ground of age, gender, disability, language, race, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, shift patterns, social class or religion. * All staff will be given equal opportunity for access to assessment Information will be disseminated to staff in a manner they can comprehend, and they will be given the opportunity to question. * Each learner will be able to agree the methods of their assessment with their nominated assessor in the form of an individual assessment plan (individual learning plan for Apprentices), which will be documented and signed by both.
To be treated fairly, so that they are capable of achieving their ability and potential. In a setting the staff, parents, children, all have equal opportunities. The revised Equality Act of 2010 outlines the principles and code 0f conduct. Inclusion is to break the barriers and create a platform of opportunity for all. The initial steps of negativity need to be identified, analysed and rectified.
Unit 4222-245 Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities (LD201) 1. Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities. * Human rights act 1998 * Equality Act 2010 * Disability Discrimination Act 1995 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 2. Explain how this legislation and policies influence the day to day experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families. * It has improved the standards of care that is given to the individuals who have a learning disability, gives them the right of life privacy and to not be subjected to degrading or bad treatment.
Therefore it consists many factors which are visible or non-visible, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. By recognizing and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, or by moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. Equality: Equality- is about treating people fairly, regardless of their differences, by ensuring that they have access to the same life opportunities as everyone else, i.e. that they have equal chances. Life opportunities including: housing.
Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People 1:1 Identify the current legislation and codes of pratice relevant to the promotion of quality and valuing diversity The current legislation and codes of practice relevant to promotion of equality and valuing diversity are: : Special education needs and disability act 2001 This is an extension to disability act 1995; it was created to in order to tackle discrimination in this sphere and that someone with a disability was not discriminated against and treated less favourably due to their disability. : Equality act 2010 The Equality act 2010 protects people from discrimination in the work place and in wider society and helps people achieve equal opportunities. : The race regulations act 2000 This is an extension and strengthns the act of 1976 This act covers grounds of race, colour, nationality (including citezenship), and nationl or ethnic origin. It promotes equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups. :The sex discrimination act 1975 Thia act was amended in 1985 it helps prevent unlawful discrimination on grounds of sex, marriage and race in employment educaton and training.
As a tutor I have a responsibility and a duty of care to all learners who participate in the course to ensure that I am able to promote inclusion, equality and diversity for all learner and those attending in the future. To be able to explain this I firstly need to explain what is meant by each area. To promote inclusion means that I as a tutor when planning and delivering sessions I need to include everyone in the learning scheme to ensure that no matter what each learner’s ability is they are fully included and can participate. Inclusion is seen as a universal human right. The aim of inclusion is to embrace all people irrespective of race, gender, disability, medical or other need.