Q4a) Summarise the laws and codes of practice affecting work in schools There are a number of pieces of current legislation which govern the work in schools and although these are large in number it is important to recognise the key pieces of legislation and how these affect work in schools. The key pieces of legislation are listed below with a brief outline of how each piece affects work in schools: a) The Data Protection Act 1998 This Act sets out the guidelines in relation to how schools use
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Equality‚ diversion and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by: Diversity Equality Inclusion Discrimination Diversity: it is about recognising individual as well as group differences‚ treating people as individuals‚ and placing positive value on diversity in the community and in the workforce. Equality: is about creating a fairer society‚ where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Inclusion: is about
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Essay on Values and Discrimination Gerry McGachy Submitted on 18th December 2012 In this essay I would like to explain how social care values and principles influence practice and demonstrate to you my understanding of the causes of discrimination and its effects on people’s behaviours‚ experiences and life chances. Each individual has their own set of values and these values will guide and motivate us in our decision making. In a well established text on social work values‚ Sarah Banks
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Legislation and guidelines The UN convention on rights of disabled people This agreement was opened for signature on March 30th 2007 at the United Nations head quarters‚ in New York. There are 82 signatures to the convention‚ the UK being one of the first to sign it. The agreement sets out what countries that have signed have to make sure disabled people have the same rights and opportunities has non-disabled people. Although they are covered by normal human rights the UN convention on the
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Outline current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures within own UK Home Nation affecting the safeguarding of children and young people Safeguarding means taking steps to ensure children and young people feel safe and secure within the home and the setting‚ protecting them from abuse and neglect‚ ensuring that they stay safe and continue to positively develop physically‚ emotionally and mentally into adulthood. The table below is an outline of the main‚ current legislation affecting the
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story‚ Equality fights to become independent and to improve the quality of life for him and people around him. Equality‚ along with the other characters in this novel‚ thinks it is a sin to write at the beginning of the book. By the end‚ he has no shame in his sins and has a different moral assessment and perspective of his actions. Equality takes steps throughout the book‚ starting with the word “We”‚ and ending with “I”. He puts his instincts to the test‚ writing and making inventions. Equality was
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SIX DIMENSION SCALE OF NURSING PERFORMANCE Patricia M. Schwirian‚ Ph.D.‚ R.N. The Ohio State University College of Nursing 1585 Neil Avenue - Columbus‚ OH 43210 |Instructions: The following is a list of activities in which nurses engage with varying degrees of frequency and skill. | |IN COLUMN A: please enter the number that best describes how often the nurse performs the activities in the performance of his/her current | |job.
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Legislation Research Report Summative Assessment 16 Blesyl Silvestre & Christina Sim Section 1 Code of Practice Project Management National Competency Standards for Project Management (NCSPM) This standard is maintained and developed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) for the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). Risk Management AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines Joint Technical Committee OB-007‚ Risk Management
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equality in schoolsIntroduction Every child has the right to access the curriculum‚ Equality of access. This means that children can work to the best of their ability and be treated equally within their learning. The schools have a duty to support these rights and they must be reflected through their policies and procedures and must comply with current legislations and codes of practice. The Equality Act 2010 1.2 All pupils have the right to a broad and balanced curriculum. This must also be
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RR1 POWERPOINT – LEGISLATION NOTES Legislation and how it affects you as a teacher…………… Employability 16+ Covering: Employment Rights‚ Application Forms‚ Barriers to Work‚ Communication Skills‚ Employability Skills‚ Interview Techniques‚ etc. Generic Legislation 01/ Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) covering: 1 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Require employers to carry out risk assessments‚ make arrangements to implement necessary measures‚ appoint competent people and arrange for appropriate
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