Understand how to promote equality, diversity and inclusion
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Which of these situations demonstrate childminders’ respect for the beliefs, culture, values and preferences of those they are dealing with? There are two correct answers.
Soraya’s teacher insists that she races for school sports day during Ramadan, but it is a hot day and Soraya cannot eat or drink during Ramadan.
Ryan’s father is deaf and lip reads practitioner Benjamin’s daily feedback. Benjamin is learning some simple sign language to make him feel more welcome.
Esther’s parents dislike the internet. They don’t want Esther exposed to computers. Practitioner Lauren excludes her from a simple computer game activity.
Greta welcomes Nikesh into the setting. She asks how he enjoyed celebrating Diwali and encourages him to share his experiences at circle time.
Which of these situations are examples of discrimination? Select the two correct answers.
Amit is running in the garden when he trips and falls over. He hurts his knee.
You are making samosas with the children. Daniel refuses to join in, saying “I don’t want to cook yukky Indian rubbish”.
Jasmeena and Katy are fighting over which of them gets to play on the pedal car next.
Jenny is playing with a doll. Connor wants to play with her, but she says, “No you can’t, boys aren’t allowed to play with dolls”
Inclusion is about attitudes as well as behaviour and practices. Is this statement true or false?
FALSE
TRUE
How can you best support others to promote equality and rights? Select the two correct answers.
Ask parents to tell you if you are right
Set a good example by respecting the values, beliefs and preferences of others
Provide information on other cultures to your assistant
Insist that everyone shares your views
Four potential sources for information, advice and support to help practitioners offer inclusive services are:
Library
Chatrooms
The families in your setting
Friends
The internet
Other professionals connected to your setting
Why is anti-discriminatory practice important for the well-being of children? Select the three correct answers.
Discrimination is illegal
All children have a right to the best possible start in life
All people have the right to equality of opportunity
Settings might get sued if they don’t apply anti-discriminatory practice
Discrimination can have far-reaching consequences for children’s well-being
Settings have to appear to be inclusive
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