Inclusion and Equality
Task 1
Explain briefly what is meant by the terms equality, diversity and inclusion. Write your answers in the boxes below:
|Diversity |The difference between individuals and groups in society e.g cultures and religion |
|Equality |To see each child as an individual and help them achieve what they are good at |
|Inclusion |Identifying understanding and breaking down barriers to participation and belonging |
Task 2
Each of the scenarios below involves some kind of discrimination. What do you think will be the consequences of the discrimination if nothing is done to challenge it? Fill in the table below. An example has been completed for you.
|Scenario |Potential consequences |
|Jasmin and Katy laugh at him and say he must be a girl, because only |Paul might be very embarrassed and avoid ‘feminine’ activities in future,|
|girls play with the tea-set. |which could adversely affect his development. Or he may become withdrawn |
| |since he feels he is not allowed to play with a toy he enjoys. Hemay also|
| |become angry towards Jasmin and Katy. |
|Heather uses a wheelchair. Practitioner Frances is worried that she will |Heather will feel very left out she may become angry towards the |
|get hurt in an outdoor game so she leaves her by the window watching |practitioner because she is not able to participate with the other |
|while the other children play |children, she will feel very upset
Explain briefly what is meant by the terms equality, diversity and inclusion. Write your answers in the boxes below:
|Diversity |The difference between individuals and groups in society e.g cultures and religion |
|Equality |To see each child as an individual and help them achieve what they are good at |
|Inclusion |Identifying understanding and breaking down barriers to participation and belonging |
Task 2
Each of the scenarios below involves some kind of discrimination. What do you think will be the consequences of the discrimination if nothing is done to challenge it? Fill in the table below. An example has been completed for you.
|Scenario |Potential consequences |
|Jasmin and Katy laugh at him and say he must be a girl, because only |Paul might be very embarrassed and avoid ‘feminine’ activities in future,|
|girls play with the tea-set. |which could adversely affect his development. Or he may become withdrawn |
| |since he feels he is not allowed to play with a toy he enjoys. Hemay also|
| |become angry towards Jasmin and Katy. |
|Heather uses a wheelchair. Practitioner Frances is worried that she will |Heather will feel very left out she may become angry towards the |
|get hurt in an outdoor game so she leaves her by the window watching |practitioner because she is not able to participate with the other |
|while the other children play |children, she will feel very upset