Be able to promote equality and diversity in work with children and young people
In this tutorial you will learn:
- To promote equality and diversity in work with children and young people.
- About the current legislation and codes of practice that apply to your work with children and young people.
- The importance of promoting participation and equality of access.
Table of Contents
- Tutorial Video
- Reading Materials
- Summary table of legislation related to equality, produced by Laser Learning
- ‘The right to education’ webpage from the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.
- ‘Disability – Final Summary and Recommendations’, from the C4EO
- 'Level 3 diploma Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools (primary, or secondary)' by Louise Burnham and Brenda Baker, published by Heinemann
- Presentation
- Click to launch this lesson's presentation on 'Equality, diversity, and inclusion'.
- Click to launch a presentation on 'Equality' created as a teaching resource by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.You may wish to use this as part of a learning activity in the classroom, or read and discuss the content with friends and family.
- Good Practice Example
- This 15-minute video, produced by Teachers TV, shows good inclusive practice at three primary schools with diverse pupils.Again, watch the video and make notes. Is there anything that you can relate to your setting? What can you learn from watching the video?
- This 15-minute video, produced by Teachers TV, shows good inclusive practice at three primary schools with diverse pupils.Again, watch the video and make notes. Is there anything that you can relate to your setting? What can you learn from watching the video?
- Interactive Quiz
- Evidence Opportunities
- Extended Learning
- Click on the icon to visit ‘Storybooks featuring disabled children’ on the Scope website. This webpage lists storybooks and publications that include disabled children, as well as play resources such as ‘Games all children can play’.
- Look on the internet or in a dictionary to find definitions of the following terms:StereotypingPrejudiceRacismSexismInstitutionalised discrimination
- Click on the link to visit UNICEF’s UK website and read about how 'We’re there for UK children throughout childhood’.
- Click and read ‘Equality Act guidance’ webpage on the Equality and Human Rights Commission website. Pay particular attention to the sections ‘Guidance for education providers’
- Click on the icon to visit the website of the National Youth Advocacy Service, which is is a UK charity providing socio-legal services. It offers information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children, young people and vulnerable adults through a network of dedicated paid workers and volunteers throughout England and Wales.
- Click to read ‘Equality matters for children’ by the Children’s Rights Alliance for England.
- Find and read a copy of ‘All together: how to create inclusive services for disabled children and their families’ by Mary Dickins and Judy Denziloe, published by London: National Children’s Bureau. N.B You should be able to find a copy at your local library service.
- Click to read ‘Children and Equality – Equality evidence relating to children and young people in England’ by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner.
- ‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years’ by Department for Education is the statutory guidance for organisations which work with and support children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities. Click on the icon to read this document.
- Think And Challenge
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