Contribute to the Support of Positive Environments for Children and Young People
TDA 2.4 Equality, diversity & inclusion in work with children & young people
This unit focuses on the importance of promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of work with children and young people. You will explore how prejudice and discrimination impacts on individuals and groups in a school setting and ways that you can support policies and procedures to break down barriers.
By the end of this unit you will: understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people understand inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people.
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Level 2 Certificate Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people
Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity
Each school must produce a range of policies which formally set out the guidelines and procedures for ensuring equality. These must take account of the rights of all individuals and groups within the school. When considering the way policies work to ensure equality and inclusion, we o en just think of the teaching and learning that is happening in the classroom. Policies must also pay regard to the values and practice which are part of all aspects of school life. Before exploring the policies in your own school, it is helpful to gain an understanding of relevant legislation and its purpose. You do not need detailed knowledge of each one, but it is important to understand the legal duties of the school. This will help you to understand your own role and responsibility to adhere to legislation and policy. The rights of all children and young people are stated in the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). The UK government ratified the treaty in 1991 and must ensure that the
This unit focuses on the importance of promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of work with children and young people. You will explore how prejudice and discrimination impacts on individuals and groups in a school setting and ways that you can support policies and procedures to break down barriers.
By the end of this unit you will: understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people understand inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people.
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Level 2 Certificate Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people
Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity
Each school must produce a range of policies which formally set out the guidelines and procedures for ensuring equality. These must take account of the rights of all individuals and groups within the school. When considering the way policies work to ensure equality and inclusion, we o en just think of the teaching and learning that is happening in the classroom. Policies must also pay regard to the values and practice which are part of all aspects of school life. Before exploring the policies in your own school, it is helpful to gain an understanding of relevant legislation and its purpose. You do not need detailed knowledge of each one, but it is important to understand the legal duties of the school. This will help you to understand your own role and responsibility to adhere to legislation and policy. The rights of all children and young people are stated in the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). The UK government ratified the treaty in 1991 and must ensure that the
References: and further reading ● National Curriculum Inclusion Statement ● Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage ● Special Educational Needs Code of Practice WEBSITES www.bbc.uk/religion – information about different religions www.equalityhumanrights.com – Equality and Human Rights Commission www.everychildmatters.gov.uk – Every Child Matters www.inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk – information on supporting individual learning needs www.teachernet.gov.uk – resources for teaching and learning www.unicef.org.uk – unicef promotes the rights of all children 72