Be able to promote equality and diversity in work with children and young people
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The word equality means the idea that all people are and deserve the same opportunities in life. Regardless of age, , race, class or cultural background, every child, young person, and adult has the same right to be treated respectfully and with . In a childcare setting this means that all children deserve to have their unique needs and met by childcare practitioners so that they can enjoy learning experiences that develop their skills.
Which of these situations demonstrate practitioners’ respect for the beliefs, culture, values and preferences of those they are dealing with? Select two answers.
Esther’s parents dislike the internet. They don’t want Esther exposed to computers. Practitioner Lauren excludes her from a simple computer game activity.
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 teaching assistant Benjamin’s daily feedback. Benjamin is learning some simple sign language to make him feel more welcome.
Greta welcomes Nikesh into the classroom. She asks how he enjoyed celebrating Diwali and encourages him to share his experiences at circle time.
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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Equality Act 2010
SEND Code of Practice
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Legal obligation not to discriminate, harass, or victimise people with ‘protected characteristics’
All children have the right to join in wide-ranging activities
Children or young people with special educational needs or disability are included in decision-making
Make reasonable adjustments so as not to disadvantage those with disabilities
Which of these activities demonstrate inclusive practice? Select three that apply.
Fedor’s family have arrived from Russia and speak little English. Practitioner Esther teaches the class to say ‘hello’ and ‘welcome’ in Russian as part of Fedor’s first day.
Encouraging Justin, 14, to eat pork at a food tasting activity, even though it is against his religious beliefs.
Simon, 5, has a lisp. The other children make fun of him. Practitioner Sukhdeep tells a story at circle time about his own childhood lisp and how others’ comments made him feel.
A group are pretending to make tea in the role-play area. Jaya gets the saucepan to make her tea like her mother does at home. Practitioner Jan swaps it for a kettle like the other children are using.
Taneka has a muscular condition which means she has trouble making fine hand movements. Practitioner Carys provides her with special large paintbrushes for a painting activity.
Arfana has a skin condition and can’t join in a face-painting activity. Practitioner Frances gives her a picture book to read instead.
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