2.1 Explain The Impact Of Prejudice And Discrimination On Children.
Prejudice refers to the holding of particular attitudes, whilst discrimination refers to action whether personal or institution-based. An environment of prejudice and discrimination will have a very negative impact on children. Whilst many attitudes have changed over the years prejudiced views still exit. Types of prejudice and discrimination may include racism, sexism, religious prejudice, culture, ageism, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and disabilities both physical and mental.
Because of the increased accessibility to children of events happening around the world, through increased media coverage and social networking sites etc. Children are now more exposed to different cultures and people’s views and opinion of different cultures …show more content…
On most occasions when a child is trying to understand why others are different to them they are likely to take on board the views and opinions of others despite the fact that such views may not be correct. This is turn will leave a child being misled about what they are experiencing when they are trying to form their own views and opinions on the subject. In essence they can be very much influenced rightly or wrongly.
Under the Early Years Foundation Stage and indeed the Equality Act 2010 all settings must provide and implement an effective equality of opportunity policy. From a young age children can learn to place a value on different, races cultures and disabilities. There are a number of benefits to supporting equality and diversity such as:-
• Helping children develop a sense of belonging, inclusive practice (I have discussed this in more detail later) will help children to start to understand and respect family cultures.
• Welcoming diversity and working with it, by creating an environment that promotes and positive encourages diversity.
• Recognising our own prejudice. Having awareness of our own bias will enable us to act positive to ensure that they don’t result in discrimination towards …show more content…
Schools must:
● provide a curriculum which ensures active participation and achievement of all pupils ● recognise pupils’ entitlement to high-quality learning experiences
● meet the needs and interests of all pupils
● recognise and overcome potential barriers to learning and assessment.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum give clear guidance on an inclusive approach to learning and assessment
As practitioners we can support inclusive practise in the following ways:-
Knowing and following our schools inclusion or equal opportunities policy, a copy of mine is annexed hereto. It is important that policies and procedures are adaptable in order that we have a system to ensure we enable inclusion. I am aware that policies are reviewed regularly within my setting. You will be able to note that my policy is due to be reviewed in September 2018
Demonstrating positive relationships with all children and adults – I am approachable, welcoming and genuinely interested in all that the children and other adults in my setting, including parents, have to
Because of the increased accessibility to children of events happening around the world, through increased media coverage and social networking sites etc. Children are now more exposed to different cultures and people’s views and opinion of different cultures …show more content…
On most occasions when a child is trying to understand why others are different to them they are likely to take on board the views and opinions of others despite the fact that such views may not be correct. This is turn will leave a child being misled about what they are experiencing when they are trying to form their own views and opinions on the subject. In essence they can be very much influenced rightly or wrongly.
Under the Early Years Foundation Stage and indeed the Equality Act 2010 all settings must provide and implement an effective equality of opportunity policy. From a young age children can learn to place a value on different, races cultures and disabilities. There are a number of benefits to supporting equality and diversity such as:-
• Helping children develop a sense of belonging, inclusive practice (I have discussed this in more detail later) will help children to start to understand and respect family cultures.
• Welcoming diversity and working with it, by creating an environment that promotes and positive encourages diversity.
• Recognising our own prejudice. Having awareness of our own bias will enable us to act positive to ensure that they don’t result in discrimination towards …show more content…
Schools must:
● provide a curriculum which ensures active participation and achievement of all pupils ● recognise pupils’ entitlement to high-quality learning experiences
● meet the needs and interests of all pupils
● recognise and overcome potential barriers to learning and assessment.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum give clear guidance on an inclusive approach to learning and assessment
As practitioners we can support inclusive practise in the following ways:-
Knowing and following our schools inclusion or equal opportunities policy, a copy of mine is annexed hereto. It is important that policies and procedures are adaptable in order that we have a system to ensure we enable inclusion. I am aware that policies are reviewed regularly within my setting. You will be able to note that my policy is due to be reviewed in September 2018
Demonstrating positive relationships with all children and adults – I am approachable, welcoming and genuinely interested in all that the children and other adults in my setting, including parents, have to