Equality
Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
TDA 2.4
Task 1
TDA 2.4 – 1.1
These are some of the relevant legislations, which forms a basis for government statutory codes of practice and school policies and procedures that are equal opportunity and inclusive practice.
Special Educational Needs And Disability Act 2001 - makes it lawful for people who provide education to discriminate against people with a special educational need or disability.
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 - protects the rights for disabled children and young people. It places duty’s for schools to eliminate barriers to make sure that every individual child and young person gain equal access to services.
Disability Discrimination Act 2005 - schools must encourage participation in all aspects of school life and eliminate harassment and lawful discrimination.
Children Act 1989 - brings out the duty of local authorities to provide certain services to meet the needs of children and young people.
Children Act 2004 - sets out the duty to provide effective services for all children.
Equality Act 2010 - shows the legal responsibilities of public bodies this includes schools to provide equality of opportunity for all citizens.
Most schools have mission statement which shows the dedication of the school towards inclusion and equality of opportunity. Policies are developed in response to legislation, codes of practice and statutory frameworks. Schools should include ways in which they can promote the rights and equality of opportunity for children and young people in their school policies.
TDA 2.4 – 1.2
Describe the importance of supporting the rights of children
All schools have the duty to make sure that all children and young people have equal access to the curriculum irrespective of their background, race, gender, culture or even disability. To understand the importance of supporting the rights of children and young people you could always involve them in planning
TDA 2.4
Task 1
TDA 2.4 – 1.1
These are some of the relevant legislations, which forms a basis for government statutory codes of practice and school policies and procedures that are equal opportunity and inclusive practice.
Special Educational Needs And Disability Act 2001 - makes it lawful for people who provide education to discriminate against people with a special educational need or disability.
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 - protects the rights for disabled children and young people. It places duty’s for schools to eliminate barriers to make sure that every individual child and young person gain equal access to services.
Disability Discrimination Act 2005 - schools must encourage participation in all aspects of school life and eliminate harassment and lawful discrimination.
Children Act 1989 - brings out the duty of local authorities to provide certain services to meet the needs of children and young people.
Children Act 2004 - sets out the duty to provide effective services for all children.
Equality Act 2010 - shows the legal responsibilities of public bodies this includes schools to provide equality of opportunity for all citizens.
Most schools have mission statement which shows the dedication of the school towards inclusion and equality of opportunity. Policies are developed in response to legislation, codes of practice and statutory frameworks. Schools should include ways in which they can promote the rights and equality of opportunity for children and young people in their school policies.
TDA 2.4 – 1.2
Describe the importance of supporting the rights of children
All schools have the duty to make sure that all children and young people have equal access to the curriculum irrespective of their background, race, gender, culture or even disability. To understand the importance of supporting the rights of children and young people you could always involve them in planning