Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People
UNIT 306
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
1.1
Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity.
When working in a school it is important that staff is aware of the ever changing legislation, especially the aspects related to promoting equality and valuing diversity. We need to be able to identify their relevance in school and that we are aware of them when carrying out our roles.
Current legislation and Codes of Practice
Every Child Matters 2003 - covers children and young adults up to the age of 19, or 24 for those with disabilities. Its main aims are for every child, whatever their background or circumstances, to have the support they need to:
• Be healthy
• Stay safe
• Enjoy and achieve
• Make a positive contribution
• Achieve economic well-being
Each of the above has a detailed framework. In order for success within these frameworks many different agencies work together. The agencies in partnership may include, children’s centers, early years, schools, children’s social work services, primary and secondary health services, Playwork and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services. It is important that all these professionals work together and understand each other roles in order to provide the best possible service.
The fundamental aim of Every Child Matters is to ensure every pupil is given the chance to be able to work towards the goals referred to within it.
Children Act 2004 - aims to ensure that the welfare of the child is paramount and works in partnership with parents to protect children from harm. The Act is intended to strengthen the child’s legal position, to give him/her equal rights, feelings and wishes and ensures children are consulted and kept informed.
The Race Relations Act 1976 (amended 2000) – makes it unlawful to treat a person less favourably than another on the grounds of race including, race,
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
1.1
Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity.
When working in a school it is important that staff is aware of the ever changing legislation, especially the aspects related to promoting equality and valuing diversity. We need to be able to identify their relevance in school and that we are aware of them when carrying out our roles.
Current legislation and Codes of Practice
Every Child Matters 2003 - covers children and young adults up to the age of 19, or 24 for those with disabilities. Its main aims are for every child, whatever their background or circumstances, to have the support they need to:
• Be healthy
• Stay safe
• Enjoy and achieve
• Make a positive contribution
• Achieve economic well-being
Each of the above has a detailed framework. In order for success within these frameworks many different agencies work together. The agencies in partnership may include, children’s centers, early years, schools, children’s social work services, primary and secondary health services, Playwork and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services. It is important that all these professionals work together and understand each other roles in order to provide the best possible service.
The fundamental aim of Every Child Matters is to ensure every pupil is given the chance to be able to work towards the goals referred to within it.
Children Act 2004 - aims to ensure that the welfare of the child is paramount and works in partnership with parents to protect children from harm. The Act is intended to strengthen the child’s legal position, to give him/her equal rights, feelings and wishes and ensures children are consulted and kept informed.
The Race Relations Act 1976 (amended 2000) – makes it unlawful to treat a person less favourably than another on the grounds of race including, race,