Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings. 1. Understand the importance of diversity‚ equality and inclusion. 1.1 Explain what is meant by a) Diversity b) Equality c) Inclusion d) Discrimination Diversity The Oxford dictionary defines diversity as “a range of different things”. Difference is usually meant by this. To recognise diversity is to acknowledge that even though people have things in common‚ one must understand they are unique and different. Many
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Unit 209 Understand how to handle information in social care settings. Outcome 1 Understand the need for secure handling of information in social care settings. 1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording‚ storage and sharing of information in social care. The Data Protection Act 1998 controls how your personal information is used by organisations‚ businesses and the government. Everyone responsible for using data or storing data has to follow strict rules called
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accountable for your actions and losing your job. How inclusive practice can promote equality and support diversity Inclusive practice is about the attitudes‚ approaches and strategies taken to ensure that people are not excluded or isolated. It means supporting diversity by accepting and welcoming people’s differences‚
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Tanya Bonewell May 5‚ 2012 Understanding of the Rules and Regulations The Colorado Rules and Regulations for childcare are put into place to help daycares provide a fun and educational setting while keeping the kids safe and ensuring that qualified staff is watching them. The rules consist of topics such as; health and Safety‚ Fire‚ Teachers‚ Ratio’s‚ Nutrition‚ and many more. Health and Safety is a highly regulated topic as it is regulated by both the Health Department and
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CT270 Principles of Supporting Young People With a Disability To Make the Transition into Adulthood. 1. Understand the steps and stages of moving from childhood to adulthood. 1.1 Identify the range of physical‚ social and emotional changes which occur for young people as they move into adult. Fear of the unknown Acceptance from the general population Involvement in the process Choice‚ control and independence 1.2 Explain the changes faced by young people as they move from childhood into adulthood
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storybooks to help them engage their focus. Toys (mobiles‚ rattles‚ etc.) will help infants recognize dimensions and texture of objects and will encourage them to reach for it. Daycare programs should have a combination of skilled workers who understand that quality toys and individualized time spent with the infant will maximize their growth and development. By frequently exposing the infant to various sounds and
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practice is looking at it from different perspectives and seeing if you could make any positive changes. Reflective practice can increase confidence and encourage you to become a more proactive professional. Reflective practice in the social care setting should help to improve the quality of care you give. Reflective practice is not always about looking for the negatives in your work it can also be looking at the positives of your work. When using reflective practice we will always look back on any changes
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Assignment 306 Understand health and safety in social care settings Task A Presentation You have been asked to contribute to an induction day for new staff. You are to prepare a presentation about Health and Safety. It must include the following: Ai A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting. Task A A1. • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • Medicines Act 1968 • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 • Hazardous Wastes Regulations 2005 • Personal Protective Equipment
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Comparing policies essay Policies exist to protect the children‚ the parents and the staff and to make sure that everyone present in the setting has an understanding of the way in which the organisation functions. Policies are necessary to ensure that the setting flows smoothly. Everyone gets a clear understanding of how they should behave within the setting. The policies state that people have certain responsibilities. When policies and codes of practice are well contemplated and most importantly
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E1 When discussing what types of setting which provide care and education‚ you need to take into consideration the different types such as statutory sectors‚ voluntary sectors and private sectors. Statutory sectors are services which have to be provided by law for children and families‚ this requires the government or local authorities to provided them. A statutory sector is like school (private not included) it must be provide and must be attended to as this is a vital learning programme of life
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