These include: • The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 • The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 • The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 • Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 • Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN, 1989) • The Human Rights Act 1998 • The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (as amended) • Employment Equality Regulations 2003 The way in which we interact with each other in society is regulated by law. The Equality Act 2010 brings together all previous acts relating to equality and discrimination. The Act applies to all organisations that provide a service to the public. The Act protects all individuals and groups from discrimination. Early years setting must be aware of these laws and have in place a policy regarding equality of opportunities
Valuing people as individuals is important in promoting equality of opportunities. Inclusion is ensuring that people have access to available services and activities as well as a full range of services and facilities available Discrimination is judging people because of gender, social class, age, disability, religion, sexuality, race, ethnicity, language, nationality or other personal characteristics and discriminating against then because of these differentness, treating them different, different treatment of care. 1.2 The potential effects of discrimination can be different for different people. The effects can be physical, emotional or a combination of both such as Disempowerment, Low self-esteem and self-identity and even negative behaviours including aggression and criminality., poor appetite, a change in eating habits, sleeplessness, loss/gain of weight, lack of personal hygiene and lack of energy. the emotional effects may be low self esteem, lack of confidence, feeling unwanted, insecurity, becoming withdrawn, depression/stress, anxiety, sudden change in behaviour.
DIP 1.3 TC 1.3 Inclusive practice is about attitudes and approaches taken to ensure that people are not isolated or excluded. and not to be excluded because of a disability, but to be included in all aspects of life. Some examples of inclusive practice are control over there own life choice and independence.Privacy, and dignity anti discrimination practice and confidentiality. TC 2.1 The key legislation relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination are as follows; relating to diversity and equality is the Equality Act 2006, and the Equal Pay Act 1970. These are both acts that includes service users, and employees or service providers.
It is about valuing variety and individual differences and creating a culture, environment and practices which respect and value differences for the benefit of society, organisations and individuals. The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. Staff that work in care settings must value diversity, and not give favourable treatment to certain groups of people at the expense of those whom they hold prejudice. Understanding equality and diversity is vital if we want to deliver person centred, safe and effective care. Delivering on equality and diversity in health and social care services means that we are tackling barriers that could prevent some groups of people from accessing
Hobbies and interests can have negative impact on their lives. They may also feel scared and alone due to this. There can be positive factors that can help out the person such as increased help, aids for support and a good support team could give them a brighter outlook on life. Organizations might help the Deaf and Blind with many different aspects of their life to support or to helping them find the right kind of support Identify steps that can be taken to overcome factors that have a negative impact on individuals with sensory loss. Some steps that can be taken to overcome the negative factors could be Make sure that areas are clear of obstacles that an individual with sight impairment might trip over or bump into.
3– Inclusion: -There are many ways to ensure that your setting adheres to its inclusion policy; - for example we can provide books, diagrams of word and meanings or flash cards with picture for children and families who don’t speak English to help them with communication, is part of breaking down barriers. 1.2 Describe the Potential Effects of Discrimination Discrimination: * Is the unequal and unfair treatment of people. * Usually on the basis of colour, gender, race, age, religion or disability * This treatment can have effects on people which can be physical or emotional and sometimes it can be both; * For example, disable children may not be given the chance to join in with an activity due to the others children thinking that their disability prevents them from being able to do it this can make the child feel very different from the others. * Other discrimination effects it can be : *
Stereotypes can be negative or positive depending on beliefs about the characteristics of a group of different groups of people attribute the set of characteristics. We develop stereotypes whenever we are not willing to obtain any information when we need to make a better decision when it comes to people and their situations. We can classify stereotypes as large or small groups that are based on similar characteristics or attributes. Stereotypes have the ability to distort a person’s perspective. When a stereotype becomes active, the characteristics associated with the group, negative or positive, easily can be recalled.
1.2 Deliberate discrimination may happen when people are being treated differently because of their religion, race or having a disability. Discrimination that may inadvertently occur when a policy that may apply to everyone equally restricts a certain society of peoples for example paper work that is only in one language or does not have the option to be in braille and/or audio for the visually impaired or learning difficulties. 1.3 By treating everyone with respect equal and dignity this should help discrimination be reduced. 2.1 Human Rights Act 1998 Equality Act 2010 2.2 Regardless of what you beliefs, preferences, culture and values are certain people may require your support them in their beliefs etc. it is everybody’s right to practice what they believe in.
Inclusion is the practice of eliminating discrimination and removing the barriers that may be hindering people, helping them access equal opportunities and fair treatment. In a care setting, it means celebrating each service user's individuality and making sure they have access to an equal quality of care. 1.2 Describe the potential effects of discrimination The potential effects of discrimination can be different for different people. Some people may experience physical effects, whilst some experience emotional effects, or a combination of both. Physical
SHC33 – Promote Equality and Inclusion on Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young people’s Settings Explain what is meant by: Diversity Diversity is the valuing of our individual differences and talents, creating a culture where everyone can participate, thrive and contribute. There are so many ways in which people differ from each other ssuch as: Appearance, Ability, Gender, Race, Culture, Talent, Age and Beliefs. Equality Equality is a legal framework to protect against discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and foster good relations between people with 'protected characteristics. It is very important that everybody is treated equal and the same. Inclusion Inclusion, this is the total opposite of discrimination and I think it means to be fully included, to make people feel valued and respected irrespective of ethnicity, gender, disability, medical or other need, culture, age, religion and sexual orientation.