stratification (Parsons‚ 1970). Whilst complete societal equality may be unattainable‚ Equal Opportunities (EO) policies aim to ‘reduce the gap’. Inequality takes different forms and there is much theoretical debate regarding which grouping variables‚ such as gender or age‚ are important. There exist three key notions of ‘equality of opportunity’: formal‚ liberal and radical. The former two are minimalist concepts‚ concerned principally with equality of opportunity - the ‘beginning’ of the process. Conversely
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Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people 1.1 Areas of legislation are ever changing but it is important to be able to identify current and relevant aspects of those which promote equality and value diversity. Every Child Matters 2003 and Children Act 2004 These were put in place to ensure that all organisations and agencies invloved with children between birth and 19 years should work together to ensure that children have the support needed to be healthy‚ stay safe
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Equality and diversity is a term used in the United Kingdom to define and champion equality‚ diversity and human rights as defining values of society. It promotes equality of opportunity for all‚ giving every individual the chance to achieve their potential‚ free from prejudice and discrimination. Equality and diversity can mean different things to different people and organisations. The term equality and diversity is defined best‚ in my opinion‚ as the prevention and elimination of discrimination
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Equality and diversity policy statement and employment policy 1 1.1 Equality and Diversity Policy statement The Trust’s equality and diversity policy statement is as follows: The London Ambulance Service is committed to equality and diversity. One of our values states: ‘We will value diversity and will treat everyone as they would wish to be treated‚ with respect and courtesy.’ In practical terms this means: • Everyone‚ including patients‚ colleagues and health and social care partners‚ will
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legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity. There are several current pieces of legislation relating to equality and diversity‚ including • UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (see……) • Every Child Matters • Children’s Act 1989 • Children’s Act 2004 • Human Rights Act 1998 The most recent act is the Equality Act 2010. Previous to this‚ equality legislation in this country was somewhat fragmented. The purpose
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Running Head: EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY 1 Equality and Diversity: A New Approach to Gender Equality Policy in the UK Gender Studies 30th April 2011 EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY 2 Abstract The United Kingdom is a country that claims to be intolerant towards gender discrimination and at ease with diversity of all kinds. It believes
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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity Unit 4: Living in Diverse Communities Assessment You should use this file to complete your Assessment. * The first thing you need to do is save a copy of this document‚ either onto your computer or a disk * Then work through your Assessment‚ remembering to save your work regularly * When you’ve finished‚ print out a copy to keep for reference * Then‚ go to www.vision2learn.com and send your completed Assessment to your
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Explain how you would promote inclusion‚ equality and diversity with your current/future learners. Identify other points of referral available to meet the potential needs of learners. Without the doubt‚ every person has got the right to be educated in a safe and friendly environment where all their individual needs are met; and yet they form one group. Here I am going to explain the meaning of inclusion‚ equality and diversity and point out how they could be embedded in my teaching practice.
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TDA24-1 Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people TDA24-1-1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity. It is essential that every school must produce a range of policies which formally sets out the guidelines and procedures for ensuring equality. Legislation | Purpose | Disability Discrimination Act 1995 | Protects the rights of all those with disabilities
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in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 7304 Unit One: Equality and Diversity Theory Assessment Rationale In today’s ever changing‚ diverse and multicultural society‚ it can create many challenges for teachers in the lifelong learning sector‚ as well as individuals‚ groups and employers. As an optional unit for the Certificate in Lifelong Learning Sector‚ I was required to research aspects of Equality and Diversity through a practical and theory assessment. This was done through
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