Lily’s Day Nursery helps families and children feel welcoming when families are thinking about sending their children to the nursery as their website says that they “will do all that is practicable to meet your demands”, this helps families feel that their needs will be met and considered. Another example of a policy that helps promote fair strategies is a ‘valuing diversity and promoting equality’ policy, this policy includes ensuring that service is fully inclusive in meeting the needs of all children those who arise from their ethnic heritage, social and economic background, gender, and abilities. A nursery that argues that they promote diversity and equality within their setting is the Woodlands Nursery. On the Woodlands Nursery website they state that they “provide a secure and accessible environment in which all our children can flourish and in which all contributions
Also, it was founded because children under the age of 18 require more special care and protection than adults do. This legislation is made up of four key principles. These are: Non-discrimination Best interests of the child Right to life and development Respect views of the child Applying this legislation to my setting promotes equality as it has been set up in order to meet the needs of each individual child within the setting. Also, children will feel valued in school as i treat each child equally and give them support needed to meet their individual needs. Children Act (2004) The Children Act was put in place in order to prevent harm from children and to ensure children are well.
Unit 303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or young people's settings Diversity Each individual is unique. It is important to recognise the differences in people. Factors considered are: race ethnicity gender sexual orientation social-economics age physical ability religious beliefs political beliefs It is important that we not only recognise the differences between individuals, but that we embrace and explore them in a safe, positive and nurturing setting. Equality We must ensure that each individual person is treated fairly and no less favourably, specific to their needs, with all aspects of diversity taken into consideration. Inclusion This is a universal human right.
This act protects children up to the age of 18 and stresses that no child should be treated unfairly. It also emphasis the importance that all children should have their best interests put first when there are decisions being made which could affect them. The government also has a policy to take measures to ensure that each individual child’s rights are protected and fulfilled. The education act introduced free childcare provisions of children under the age of five since September 1st 2010 this rose from 12 and a half hours a week to 15 hours a week. The free entitlement provides access to education and care and the hours can be flexible over the week, all childcare provisions must use the EYFS and help young children achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes 2.2- explain the impact of current policies frameworks and influences on the early years sector.
The Current Legislation for Home Based Childcare There is numerous legislation in place to make sure children are not abused or exploited. The following information gives a summary of the current legislations. The most important being the Children act 2004, which arose from the Green Paper framework ‘Every Child Matters’ It identifies five outcomes for children: • Be healthy- enjoying good physical and mental health and living a healthy lifestyle. • Stay safe - being protected from harm and neglect • Enjoy and achieve - getting the most out of life and developing the skills for adulthood • Make a positive contribution - being involved with the community, society and not engaging in anti-social or offending behaviour • Achieve economic well-being - not being prevented by economic disadvantage from achieving their full potential. Other important legislation are: Children act 1989 – This act was first acknowledged in UK law of children’s rights.
Gives guidance and support to school staff and ensure high quality service and the best practice possible. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and 2005 Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 Race Relations (amendment) Act 2000 Children’s Act 1989 Children’s Act 2004 Government strategy for SEN 2004 Code of practice to promote race equality 2002 Every Child Matters 2005 School Policies, safe guarding G&T, SEN diversity, bullying. 1.2 Describe the importance of supporting the rights of all children and young people to participate and equality access. All children have the right to a varied and balanced education. This also must be supported by a high quality of teaching and learning experiences.
TDA 2.4/1.1 Current Legislation and Codes of Practice relevant to promotion of equality and valuing diversity. There are many policies and guidelines within schools to make sure that all children are treated fairly, as individuals, and that all of their needs are met. This includes promoting equality and diversity for everyone. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 states the rights of all children so there have been many Parlimentary Acts written, as well as codes of practice, frameworks and policies produced in order to ensure that these rights are upheld and protected by law in the UK. This includes every child’s right to an education, and for every child to have their views respected.
UK made it official that in ‘employment, in consumer transactions and in political participation’; people must be dealt with on an equal basis regardless of sex, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and sometimes religious and political opinions. Legislations | What is the law/ how does this legislation promote anti-discriminatory practice | How can Peace haven house use this law to help promote anti-discrimination | Sex Discrimination act 1975 | This legislation
The children's act 2004 means easier access to information for the families and children and earlier support for the parents that are experiencing difficulties and multiple agencies working together effectively and integrated planning and delivery of services. The statement of purpose in residential settings guides the young people through what services they can expect from the home an how they can expect to be cared for. The national minimum standards state that a young person must have their needs assessed effectively and have a written placement plan which outlines their needs and how they will be met. Children's needs and development are reviewed regularly. The young people we care for are encouraged to make decisions about their lives and their day to day care and activities.
Unit2: Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care. M2: Assess the influence of a recent national policy initiative promoting anti-discriminatory practice Human right Act 1998 has ensured that everyone has the right to be treated with fairness, respect, equality and dignity. Human right has given every individual the right to be respected, the right to life, right to marry, right security, the right to privacy, right to freedom and religion. This assignment is going to assess the influence of Human right Act 1998 promoting anti-discriminatory practice. The human rights act promotes anti-discriminatory practice by making sure that everyone has the right to be treated equally with dignity and respect.