Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
SHC 33 – 1.1/EYMP 4 – 3.1/CYP 3.7 – 4.1
Diversity – The differences between individuals in society, differences could stem from ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disabilities and appearance.
Equality – Each individual having the same opportunities to achieve and experience life to the same standard as other individuals
Inclusion – The process of identifying differences and barriers in individuals and working towards adapting activities or experiences to enable the individual to participate
Discrimination – Treating someone less favourably than other individuals because of differences such as; ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disabilities and appearance
Participation – Enabling all individuals to join in and experience activities to their highest capability According to the ‘Every Child Matters’ government publication there are 5 outcomes that can directly link to the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and how they can be achieved;
• Being Healthy – ‘so that they are physically, mentally, emotionally and sexually healthy, have healthy lifestyles and choose not to take illegal drugs’.
A child or young person who has been enabled to participate and be included among others is more likely to develop well emotionally, physically and mentally
• Staying safe – ‘from maltreatment, neglect, violence, sexual exploitation, accidental injury and death, bullying and discrimination, crime and anti-social behaviour in and out of school, have security and stability and are cared for’
A child or young person who has been educated from an early age about different cultures and backgrounds will be less likely to grow up to discriminate, bully or show anti-social behaviour to people of different cultures and backgrounds
• Enjoying and achieving – ‘so that they are ready for school, attend and enjoy school, achieve stretching national educational standards at primary and secondary school, achieve personal and social development and enjoy recreation’
A child or
Diversity – The differences between individuals in society, differences could stem from ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disabilities and appearance.
Equality – Each individual having the same opportunities to achieve and experience life to the same standard as other individuals
Inclusion – The process of identifying differences and barriers in individuals and working towards adapting activities or experiences to enable the individual to participate
Discrimination – Treating someone less favourably than other individuals because of differences such as; ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disabilities and appearance
Participation – Enabling all individuals to join in and experience activities to their highest capability According to the ‘Every Child Matters’ government publication there are 5 outcomes that can directly link to the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and how they can be achieved;
• Being Healthy – ‘so that they are physically, mentally, emotionally and sexually healthy, have healthy lifestyles and choose not to take illegal drugs’.
A child or young person who has been enabled to participate and be included among others is more likely to develop well emotionally, physically and mentally
• Staying safe – ‘from maltreatment, neglect, violence, sexual exploitation, accidental injury and death, bullying and discrimination, crime and anti-social behaviour in and out of school, have security and stability and are cared for’
A child or young person who has been educated from an early age about different cultures and backgrounds will be less likely to grow up to discriminate, bully or show anti-social behaviour to people of different cultures and backgrounds
• Enjoying and achieving – ‘so that they are ready for school, attend and enjoy school, achieve stretching national educational standards at primary and secondary school, achieve personal and social development and enjoy recreation’
A child or