Diversity: Discrimination and Children
Unit 10
1.2
Analyse the potential effects of barriers to equality and inclusion in own area or responsibility
There are plenty of barriers to equality and inclusion. We can change the planning and adapt it for the childs individual needs, all the planning as centred around the unique child to ensure that they receive the correct support that they require. Barriers can make things more difficult for the child and it is vital that they are included in everyday planning.
Disability,
Wheelchair users may not have wheelchair access to the setting, doors may not conform to the correct width and ramps may need to be installed.
Are bathroom facilities accessible
Are tasks are table top height
Are staff up to date with manual handling training.
Hearing, does the child wear a hearing aid,
Staff can be trained in sign language
Visual impairments may need assistance with close work,
Physical impairment
Sensory impairment
Cultural barriers can involve dietary requirements, eg, may eat different type of food, and not able to eat food such as certain meats, they may not fall into our traditional expectations. Involve them with others around the table at lunch time even if their diet is different it shouldn’t prevent them mixing and eating with others.
Language requirements, try and understand and communicate with the child, or employ staff that are familiar with the language.
Gender
Boys and girls can play with different toys not necessarily pink for girls and blues for boys, boys also like to play with dolls and prams and girls like garages and cars, and everything should be equal.
Prejudice
We are anti-discriminatory, and we promote equality and diversity, everyone is equal regardless of how diverse children are
Upbringing
Some children may be from different homes, travelling community, and have very different values on upbringing, we respect all parents and encourage their way of upbringing which ever this may be.
1.2
Analyse the potential effects of barriers to equality and inclusion in own area or responsibility
There are plenty of barriers to equality and inclusion. We can change the planning and adapt it for the childs individual needs, all the planning as centred around the unique child to ensure that they receive the correct support that they require. Barriers can make things more difficult for the child and it is vital that they are included in everyday planning.
Disability,
Wheelchair users may not have wheelchair access to the setting, doors may not conform to the correct width and ramps may need to be installed.
Are bathroom facilities accessible
Are tasks are table top height
Are staff up to date with manual handling training.
Hearing, does the child wear a hearing aid,
Staff can be trained in sign language
Visual impairments may need assistance with close work,
Physical impairment
Sensory impairment
Cultural barriers can involve dietary requirements, eg, may eat different type of food, and not able to eat food such as certain meats, they may not fall into our traditional expectations. Involve them with others around the table at lunch time even if their diet is different it shouldn’t prevent them mixing and eating with others.
Language requirements, try and understand and communicate with the child, or employ staff that are familiar with the language.
Gender
Boys and girls can play with different toys not necessarily pink for girls and blues for boys, boys also like to play with dolls and prams and girls like garages and cars, and everything should be equal.
Prejudice
We are anti-discriminatory, and we promote equality and diversity, everyone is equal regardless of how diverse children are
Upbringing
Some children may be from different homes, travelling community, and have very different values on upbringing, we respect all parents and encourage their way of upbringing which ever this may be.