Explain How Schools Demonstrate Their Commitment To Diversity Equality And Diversity
Assignment: demonstrate your growing understanding of, and reflect upon, how a particular aspect of a schools work impacts upon the following areas: • The diversity of pupils’ backgrounds
• The importance of equality of educational opportunity
• Challenging stereotypical views
• The inclusive learning environment
Within schools it is mandatory that they demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. They aim to eradicate stereotypes in our ever progressing and diverse society, allowing children to form a better sense of self and develop with little prejudice. As a result schools aim to educate and produce upstanding citizens who have the ability to form own opinions of society and tolerances. “The DCSF published Guidance on the duty to promote community cohesion in July 2007, which set out broadly how schools could contribute towards promoting community cohesion under three broad areas of: teaching, learning and curriculum; equity and excellence; and engagement and extended services.” (DCFS, 2008) …show more content…
There is wheelchair access and a lift to the upper floor allowing the children to access all aspect of the school building. As a staff cohort we have undergone specific Dyslexic training, informing us of the needs, supports and expectations for the children. The school uses cream coloured paper to support any children and parents who are dyslexic. The use of matt laminated signs and visual aids allows the children to access the intended information more clearly; these specific adjustments can make a difference. From as early as the Foundation Stage, equality is promoted through our role play and construction areas. These areas focusing on fire stations, hairdressers, restaurants, to enable both genders to have the opportunity to learn through play and gain a greater understanding of roles and appreciation of other
• The importance of equality of educational opportunity
• Challenging stereotypical views
• The inclusive learning environment
Within schools it is mandatory that they demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. They aim to eradicate stereotypes in our ever progressing and diverse society, allowing children to form a better sense of self and develop with little prejudice. As a result schools aim to educate and produce upstanding citizens who have the ability to form own opinions of society and tolerances. “The DCSF published Guidance on the duty to promote community cohesion in July 2007, which set out broadly how schools could contribute towards promoting community cohesion under three broad areas of: teaching, learning and curriculum; equity and excellence; and engagement and extended services.” (DCFS, 2008) …show more content…
There is wheelchair access and a lift to the upper floor allowing the children to access all aspect of the school building. As a staff cohort we have undergone specific Dyslexic training, informing us of the needs, supports and expectations for the children. The school uses cream coloured paper to support any children and parents who are dyslexic. The use of matt laminated signs and visual aids allows the children to access the intended information more clearly; these specific adjustments can make a difference. From as early as the Foundation Stage, equality is promoted through our role play and construction areas. These areas focusing on fire stations, hairdressers, restaurants, to enable both genders to have the opportunity to learn through play and gain a greater understanding of roles and appreciation of other