Pttls Unit 1
1. Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities
The key legal and regulatory requirements relating to my role as a teacher are:- • Children Act (2004) – Every child matters • Copyright, Designs & Patents Act (1988) • Data Protection Act (1998 amended 2003) • Equality Act (2010) • Freedom of Information Act (2000) • Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) • Human Rights Act (1998) • Protection of Children Act (1999) • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)
There will be Codes of Practice, either generic or specific, that will need to be followed such as the Code of Professional Practice (2008) introduced by the Institute for Learning.
2. Explain own responsibilities for promoting equality and valuing diversity
It is important that students are able to attend, and participate in their choice of course or learning event, for it to be accessible on equal terms. To support this ideal, I must adhere to the equal opportunity legislation in place, which ensures that learners are not discriminated against in terms of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, pregnancy or maternity, religious or other belief, marriage, civil partnership or gender reassignment.
Whilst this is an ideal situation we are not able to treat everyone exactly the same. It is important to understand the needs of learners so that we can give them the best experience in the learning environment. If I have a student who uses a wheelchair, then I must ensure that access to the learning venue is suitable and that any portable ramps etc are available. Where I have students that are from diverse cultural backgrounds I should encourage an environment where differing opinions are respected and prejudice or stereotyping are challenged. Where further support is required by a learner, it should be offered
3. Explain own role
The key legal and regulatory requirements relating to my role as a teacher are:- • Children Act (2004) – Every child matters • Copyright, Designs & Patents Act (1988) • Data Protection Act (1998 amended 2003) • Equality Act (2010) • Freedom of Information Act (2000) • Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) • Human Rights Act (1998) • Protection of Children Act (1999) • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006)
There will be Codes of Practice, either generic or specific, that will need to be followed such as the Code of Professional Practice (2008) introduced by the Institute for Learning.
2. Explain own responsibilities for promoting equality and valuing diversity
It is important that students are able to attend, and participate in their choice of course or learning event, for it to be accessible on equal terms. To support this ideal, I must adhere to the equal opportunity legislation in place, which ensures that learners are not discriminated against in terms of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, pregnancy or maternity, religious or other belief, marriage, civil partnership or gender reassignment.
Whilst this is an ideal situation we are not able to treat everyone exactly the same. It is important to understand the needs of learners so that we can give them the best experience in the learning environment. If I have a student who uses a wheelchair, then I must ensure that access to the learning venue is suitable and that any portable ramps etc are available. Where I have students that are from diverse cultural backgrounds I should encourage an environment where differing opinions are respected and prejudice or stereotyping are challenged. Where further support is required by a learner, it should be offered
3. Explain own role