Hi emaxs09, does the bit of info on this page help you at all?
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Page 14 Legislation that impacts Schools as an organisation.
Red relates directly to equality, diversity and inclusion
- GDPR - Genral Data Protection Regulation May 2018
- UN Convention on the Rights of the Child 1991
- Freedom of Information Act 2000
- Education Act 2001
- Education and Inspections Act 2006
- Every Child Matters 2003
- Children Act 2004/2006
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Equality Act 2010
- Special Educational Needs Code of Practice 2015
- For special educational needs - Children and Families Act 2014 Part 3 - Children and Young People in England with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities.
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulation 2014
This legislations requires schools to have policies in place that all staff menbers know and comply with. Does your setting have any of the following?
Page 12 - school policies Equality Diversity and Inclusion
- Inclusion policy
- Equal opportunities policy
- Special educational needs policy
- Gifted and talented pupils policy
- Disability and acess policy
- Accessibility plan
Page 14 Along with current legislation, these policies and procedures contribute in education as they ensure that all pupils are given equal access to the curriculum and wider life of school or college. All grouops should be valued and able to reach their full academic potential through being supported in an environment of mutual respect. Educational organisations will need to ensure that they guide pupils in becoming tolerant and accepting members of a diverse society where differences are recognised and celebrated.
Page 180 of this level 3 Early Years Educator handbook looks specifically at the legislation and how it relates to a setting's policies for equality, diversity and inclusive practice -
search inside the amazon preview for The Equality Act and click to page 180
