Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning 1.1 Some of the key aspects of legislation, regularly requirement and codes of practice are covered in: * Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. * Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. * Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and 2005 (DDA). * Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 (designed to bring education within the remit of the DDA through the addition of Part 4 DDA 1995). * Equality Act 2006. * Data Protection Act 1998. * Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003). * IfL Code of Practice for Teachers (2008). * Safer practice, safer learning (2007) – responsibilities for safeguarding vulnerable adults in the learning and skills sector – published by NIACE and DES.
My responsibility and role as a teacher in relation to the above can be split into 3 parts. As a teacher I have a legislative requirement to act within the accordance to the law as defined in an Act of Parliament and usually enforceable through the court. I am obligated to act within a code of practice which is a set of rules outlining how a person in a particular profession or situation is expected to behave. In addition to this a statutory code of practice approved by Parliament and admissible as evidence in any legal action is to be adhered to.
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Diversity can be defined as variety of different things. In the context of teaching adults in lifelong learning diversity can be described as a variety of different cultures.
Equality can be defined as equal opportunities and rights despite any differences such as race, disability, gender, sexuality etc. As a teacher in crafts it is my responsibility to ensure I address all participants needs to achieve the desired learning outcome despite any diverse needs. In my current teaching role I ensure that promotion leaflets use simple language i.e no jargon, limited text which