Cu1532/Shc 33 Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health,...

CU1532/SHC 33: Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1.1. Explain what is meant by: ï‚ · diversity - It means that we are all different from each other. Whether it is our gender, height, weight, ethnic background, religion, beliefs, our personalities, disabilities or sexuality. ï‚ · equality – It means that regardless of our race, gender, or sexuality, everyone should be treated as equal and given the same opportunities to achieve their best. ï‚ · inclusion.- Everyone should be treated equally even if they have a disability they shouldn’t be discriminated for this and should have equal access as everyone else. They should be included and made to feel they belong. 1.2. Describe†¦show more content†¦All barriers are broken down and children and their families feel they can be themselves within the setting regardless of their gender, culture, ethnic background. Within my setting we celebrate all different religious occasions to make the children aware of other peoples beliefs and to make them see that it is ok to be different, we celebrate, st. Patricks day, Chinese new year, Diwali, Australia day and many more. It makes families feel more welcome and that their children being accepted and not being discriminated for their backgrounds. We have had a young child at our setting who had two mummies because his biological mummy was homosexual. They were not treated any differently to a heterosexual couple. We treated them exactly the same as all our other parents as they are just as equal as everyone else. 2.1. Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role. The way we interact with our colleagues and others in society is regulated by law. The Equality Act 2010 brings together all previous acts relating to equality and discrimination. The Act applies to all services provided to the public. The Act protects all individuals and groups from discrimination. Early years settings must be aware of these laws and have a policy in place regarding equality of opportunities and for supporting