Shc 33: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Children’s and Young People’s Settings
SHC 33: Promote equality and inclusion in children’s and young people’s settings
Diversity
Diversity refers to the variety and differences between people and groups in society. These differences need to be recognised and respected.
Differences can be related to:
Gender
Ethnicity
Social background
Race
Cultural background
Religion and Beliefs
Family structure
Disabilities
Sexuality
Appearance
Age
Economic Status
The importance of diversity in an early years setting is that children need to have their own sense of identity and have a sense of pride in themselves and their cultures.
Equality
This means to treat everyone fairly and equally. Children should be treated as individuals, equally and fairly. Sometimes treating children equally, you have to treat them differently. All children should be valued for their individuality and offered any support they may need.
Everyone should be treated with the care, consideration and respect that they have a right to and given the same opportunities to learn and achieve as others.
Inclusion
This mean to include everyone and meet the individual’s needs. It is a human right for every individual. Everyone counts and differences should be valued, respected and celebrated. Inclusion involves identifying barriers that prevent people from taking part, being involved and fitting in. Knowledge is needed to understand these barriers which can only then be broken down. It is everyone’s responsibility to remove these barriers. It involves making sure that all support systems are available in order for everyone to participate fully.
The importance of having equality and inclusion in a setting is so the child does not have poor self-esteem or lack of respect or confidence. The child should not feel as though they are being stereo-typed which could make the child aggressive towards others and prevent the child from interacting. The child should believe in themselves and behave in accordance with
Diversity
Diversity refers to the variety and differences between people and groups in society. These differences need to be recognised and respected.
Differences can be related to:
Gender
Ethnicity
Social background
Race
Cultural background
Religion and Beliefs
Family structure
Disabilities
Sexuality
Appearance
Age
Economic Status
The importance of diversity in an early years setting is that children need to have their own sense of identity and have a sense of pride in themselves and their cultures.
Equality
This means to treat everyone fairly and equally. Children should be treated as individuals, equally and fairly. Sometimes treating children equally, you have to treat them differently. All children should be valued for their individuality and offered any support they may need.
Everyone should be treated with the care, consideration and respect that they have a right to and given the same opportunities to learn and achieve as others.
Inclusion
This mean to include everyone and meet the individual’s needs. It is a human right for every individual. Everyone counts and differences should be valued, respected and celebrated. Inclusion involves identifying barriers that prevent people from taking part, being involved and fitting in. Knowledge is needed to understand these barriers which can only then be broken down. It is everyone’s responsibility to remove these barriers. It involves making sure that all support systems are available in order for everyone to participate fully.
The importance of having equality and inclusion in a setting is so the child does not have poor self-esteem or lack of respect or confidence. The child should not feel as though they are being stereo-typed which could make the child aggressive towards others and prevent the child from interacting. The child should believe in themselves and behave in accordance with