Sch 33
SCH 33 Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s settings
1.1 Explain what is meant by :
Diversity: Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued.
As a practitioner, the Early Years foundation stage states that I should “support babies and children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture” and that I should “value and respect all children and families equally”
Diversity is about the values, attitudes, cultures and life experiences of different social groups. It’s about giving the child a sense of identity, giving a pride of their family origins and including others within the environment.
Equality: The importance of recognising different individual needs and of ensuring equality in terms of access, participation and benefits for all children and their families and to achieve their full potential. It is therefore not about treating people the ‘same’, it's about valuing and celebrating our differences and respecting the differences that we don't understand.
Creating an environment in which all children can flourish is an important part of working with children and young people. Some families experience negative discrimination, where they are treated less well than others because
1.1 Explain what is meant by :
Diversity: Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued.
As a practitioner, the Early Years foundation stage states that I should “support babies and children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture” and that I should “value and respect all children and families equally”
Diversity is about the values, attitudes, cultures and life experiences of different social groups. It’s about giving the child a sense of identity, giving a pride of their family origins and including others within the environment.
Equality: The importance of recognising different individual needs and of ensuring equality in terms of access, participation and benefits for all children and their families and to achieve their full potential. It is therefore not about treating people the ‘same’, it's about valuing and celebrating our differences and respecting the differences that we don't understand.
Creating an environment in which all children can flourish is an important part of working with children and young people. Some families experience negative discrimination, where they are treated less well than others because