Legislation/policies surrounding equality,diversity and inclusion

[florianap]

Explain legislation/policies about the EYFS relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Explain legislation/policies about the EQUALITY ACT 2010 relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Explain legislation/policies about the SEN CODE OF PRACTICE relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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[decirele]

The Equality Act (2010): The equality acts replaces all previous equalities legislations, bans unlawful discrimination and help achieve equal opportunities in and outside the workplace. All early years settings, whether in the statutory, voluntary, independent or private sectors, including childminders, must comply with the Act. It makes sure that people with particular characteristics (age, disability, gender, race, etc…) are protected from discrimination.

The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (2001): this act is supported by the SEN code of practice and strengthens the right of children with disabilities to attend mainstream educational facilities. The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 establish legal rights for disabled students. The Act ensures that disabled students are not discriminated against in education, training and any services provided wholly or mainly for students. This includes courses provided by further and higher education institutions and sixth form colleges. It is unlawful to treat a student "less favorably" for reasons due to disability. If an individual is at a "substantial disadvantage" due to the way in which a body provides its educational services, responsible bodies are required to take reasonable steps to prevent that disadvantage.

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The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2002): The Department for Education (DfE) published the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice in July 2014. It came into force in September 2014, replacing the previous 2001 code, and was updated in January 2015. The code reflects the changes introduced by the Children and Families Act 2014. All schools must have regard to what the code of practice says whenever decisions are taken relating to children with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities.

United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child (1989): The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a legally-binding international agreement setting out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of every child, regardless of their race, religion or abilities.

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 & 2005: promote the rights of people with disabilities and to ensure that they do not suffer discrimination because of their disability. It sets out the rights of people with disabilities in relation to employment, education, access to goods & services, buying or renting property.

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, your setting will have policies relating to equality, diversity and inclusion. They might be titled as Equal Opportunities, Special Educational Needs policy it will help if you can ask your setting for copies xx

Open the look inside feature of this EYE handbook on amazon and search for 'inclusive' then click the link to page 124

Quote frompage 124 125:
The Equality Act 2010
Relevant Points

The Equality Act replaces all previous equalities legislation, bans unlawful discrimination and helps achieve workplace equal opportunities in and outside the workplace. All early years setting, whether in the statutory, voluntary, independent or private sectors, including childminders, must comply with the Act.

The Equality Act 2010 makes sure that people wth particular characteristics are protected from discrimination. These are the protected characteristics

• age
• disability
• gender reassignment
• marriage and civil partnerships
• pregnancy or maternity
• race
• religion or belief
• sex
• sexual orientation (gay, lesbian, bisexual)

How it affects practice
The Equality Act sets out different ways in which it is unlawful to treat someone, such as direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and failing to make a reasonable adjustment for a disabled person.




If needed, you'll find information to quote in the EYFS framework, eg. from page 5: The EYFS Seeks to Provide: equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice, ensuring that every child is included and supported

EYFS framework: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...e-framework--2


About the Equality Act 2010: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/...t-equality-act

2014/15 SEN Code of Practice: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...actice-0-to-25

About the UNCRC: https://www.unicef.org.uk/what-we-do...-child-rights/

Hope this helps xx

[florianap]

Thank you both for your help. i think ive had information overload and didnt know where to start but i do now.
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