stratification (Parsons‚ 1970). Whilst complete societal equality may be unattainable‚ Equal Opportunities (EO) policies aim to ‘reduce the gap’. Inequality takes different forms and there is much theoretical debate regarding which grouping variables‚ such as gender or age‚ are important. There exist three key notions of ‘equality of opportunity’: formal‚ liberal and radical. The former two are minimalist concepts‚ concerned principally with equality of opportunity - the ‘beginning’ of the process. Conversely
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the priority must be the welfare of the child‚ so the decision making must ultimately be in order to find what is for the child’s best interest.] The Childcare Act 2006. It is the first act exclusively for Early Years; it highlights the strategic role of Local Authorities and state new or extended duties for them: - Improve the Outcomes for the Every Child Matters paper to reduce inequalities by guarantying a Sure Start Children Centre for every community and ensuring the early childhood services
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1. What is meant by diversity? Diversity means differences and variations‚ within in people for example different races‚ beliefs‚ physical appearances‚ age‚ capabilities‚ customs and gender and class. 2. Describe the community you live in. Highlight some of the variations you may observe in terms of: • Interests • Beliefs • Ages • Lifestyles • Personal‚ social and cultural identities. The community I live in is very diverse‚ I live among various different cultures and lifestyles
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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity Unit 1: Exploring Equality and Diversity Assessment You should use this file to complete your Assessment. • The first thing you need to do is save a copy of this document‚ either onto your computer or a disk • Then work through your Assessment‚ remembering to save your work regularly • When you’ve finished‚ print out a copy to keep for reference • Then‚ go to www.vision2learn.com and send your completed Assessment to your tutor via your
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Running Head: EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY 1 Equality and Diversity: A New Approach to Gender Equality Policy in the UK Gender Studies 30th April 2011 EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY 2 Abstract The United Kingdom is a country that claims to be intolerant towards gender discrimination and at ease with diversity of all kinds. It believes
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Within my assignment I will cover the key issues surrounding Equality and Diversity and will also cover the professional principles underpinning practice in work with children and young people. I will cover the key issues surrounding equality and diversity; firstly what does equality and diversity mean? Equality is to create a more equal and fair society; to give people the chance of an equal opportunity. (The Univesity of Edinburugh‚ 2013) Making sure children aren’t victim to prejudice and everyone
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4222-301 Promote communication in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings Outcome 1 Be able to understand why effective communication is important in the work setting 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate Identify different reasons why people communicate • Communication is a tool with which influence can be exercised on others. • Communication can be used to bring out changes in attitudes‚ motivate people and establish and maintain relationships.
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Understand the importance of diversity equality and inclusion 1.1 Diversity: The meaning of diversity is difference‚ as people we are all different although we have a lot of things in common with each other we are also unique in many ways. Diversity recognizes and values the differences people have. These can include personal characteristics such as background‚ culture and the work style we use. When we recognize our individual differences we can create a productive environment in which everyone
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to two years free education before reaching school age‚ this free entitlement being that it provides access to early childhood education and care‚ ensuring all children have the opportunity to benefit from early years education. 1B EXPLAIN THE CHARASTERISTICS OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCHOOLS IN RELATION TO EDUCATIONAL STAGE(S) AND SCHOOL GOVERNANCE. All children between 5 and 16 are entitled to a free place at a state school. There are four main types of state schools funded by local
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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity Unit 3: Working or Learning in a Place that Promotes Diversity 1. In relation to your chosen workplace / place of learning‚ provide examples of policies / codes of conduct that encourage and / or protect equality and diversity. My chosen workplace to study place a lot of emphasis on complying with Equality and Diversity‚ they not only have a comprehensive policy setting out their aims and what they wish to achieve with the implementation
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