Explain the possible consequences of not complying with legislation, codes of practice relating to diversity, equality

[melmyhil]

I am struggling with what to include on the question 'Explain the possible consequences of not complying with legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination'

As I was planning to write the impact it could have on the child if they were discriminated against or didn't have equal opportunity. But I wrote all that in a question before it 'Explain how stereotyping, labelling and discrimination can impact on the life chances of children'

So know I am bit confused what to write.

Thanks for your help!!!!

Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks

[RB1989]

Im on this topic and struggling big time, have you found anything to help?

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, not complying with legislation and codes of practice that relate to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination would mean an individual is not following the setting's policies and procedures - a requirement when working with children and young people or that the setting itself is failing to implement a set of policies and procedures that would otherwise keep children and staff safe from discrimination, bias and prejudice - apart from being unlawful, these actions put up barriers to equal opportunity that could be inclusive, welcoming all people and their cultural diversity.

Whilst codes of practice are not legally binding, legislation is and the laws that require settings and everyone who works or attends the setting to comply are laid out on pages 124+ of this level 3 EYE handbook.

For example
(from page 124) The Equality Act 2010 sets out the different ways in which it is unlawful to treat someone, such as direct and indirect discrimination, harassement, victimisation and failing to make a reasonable adjustment for a disabled person.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/la...d-your-rights/

Should an individual not comply with this legislation a complaint or report should be made to the setting's senior management team or the setting be reported to the local authority, the nation's inspectorate (Ofsted in England) or the Police.

(from page 125) United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 - children's views, wishes and opinions should be taken into account as much as possible.

Your job discription might be useful reading. See what it says about your role needing to support equality, inclusion and being able to identify and manage discrimination. What would the consequences be if you didn't comply with those requirements?

Hope this helps xx