Laser Lessons - Lesson

Be able to promote equality and diversity in work with children and young people

Case Study

Your school has organised a family fun day and one of the special features of the day is a hog roast.

Which group of people might not come to the fun day because of the hog roast?
Why might they be offended or upset?
How might your setting adapt their plans to include all parents?

It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the response you have chosen to this scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague and ask them to tell you if they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your assessor.

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