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Discrimination Discrimination is about treating either a group or individual differently, as they may be a different age, sexual orientation, race, culture or have a disability to the person discriminating. This unfair treatment usually escalates from people stereotyping from what they have seen in the media in which they then prejudge these people resulting in them acting differently. ExampleAn example of discrimination within placement is a boy wanted to dress up as Elsa from frozen however a girl in his class was quick to discriminate him by saying he was a boy so he can’t wear a dress, the boy retaliated by saying that it was unfair that he wasn’t allowed to wear the dress which upset him. Inclusion Inclusion is a term used within education which is about all children having equal opportunities, this may involve the resources and environment being adapted in order for the child to be equally involved as everyone has a different level of access also inclusion provides differentiation. In addition to this inclusion is about being a part of a group or community in order to get support and encouragement along with the child having a sense of belonging whilst being valued and respected. ExampleAn example of inclusion within placement is adapting the resources within the room in order for all the children to be able to play, this may include a child with a higher level of access assisting another child in order to create a fair environment in which they have equal opportunities.

Legislation Equality act 2010- “The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society” (www.gov.uk, 2013). This piece of legislation replaced previous anti-discrimination laws such as the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 , in order to make the law easier to understand along with “strengthening protection in some situations” (www.gov.uk, 2013). This law sets out the different ways in which it is unlawful to treat someone. The equality act 2010 protects everyone in Britain the “protected characteristics” under the Act are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. (Equalityhumanrights.com, 2015) Special Educational needs and Disabilities act 2001- The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001, “schools, colleges, universities, adult education providers, statutory youth services and local education authorities were required to make the same sort of reasonable adjustments for disabled people as stipulated in the DDA 1995” (aboutlearningdisabilities.co.uk, 2015). The aim of including these groups, individuals and organisations was to ensure that disabled people were offered to same choices and opportunities as those in mainstream society. In addition to this the Special Educational needs and Disabilities act 2001 was designed to make sure that where possible, disabled individuals are given the opportunity to work to their fullest capacity and to fulfil their potential. Special Educational needs code of practice 2002- By law the local education authority, schools, early years settings and those associated, including the health and social services, must follow the Special Educational needs code of practice 2002 legislation. As a result of this when a setting. School or LEAs must consider the child’s functions relating to children with special educational needs, in addition to this whenever “health and social services provide help to settings schools and LEAs in this those bodies must consider what this Code says. These bodies must fulfil their statutory duties towards children with special educational needs but it is up to them to decide how to do so.” This code is designed to help them make effective decisions. The United Nations convention on the rights of the child 1989- Each individual child has the right to an education along with being healthy and to grow up safe, in addition to these the child has also got the right be heard. “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” (maintenance.unicef.org.uk, 2015). UNICEF are the “most widely-ratified international human rights treaty in history” in which they support this law by ensuring more of the world’s children are fed, vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation.

Policies and procedures Special educational needs policy- “We recognise that all children have the right to access a broad and balanced curriculum, allowing them to progress and learn at a pace and level reflective of their individual abilities. The nursery believes that all children have a right to gain experience and develop their knowledge and understanding alongside their peers no matter what their individual needs, and are committed to the inclusion of all children” (LittleOaksDayNursery, 2015). Equal opportunity policy- “This policy is intended to provide and maintain equality of opportunity for all children and parents/carers” (KiddieWinklesChildcare, 2014). According to the Wonderland nursery through the implementation of the equal opportunities policy they aim to, create an environment in which each individual feels valued, irrespective of ethnic origin, language, gender, ability or age they will also ensure equal access to all areas of the curriculum for all the children in their care, in addition to this they will promote the belief that all can and should achieve to their highest potential in all areas of the taught and “hidden” curriculum also

References Foundationyears.org, (2012), Unique child, http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/files/2012/03/Development-Matters-FINAL-PRINT-AMENDED.pdf Kiddiewinkleschildcare.com, (2014), Equal opportunities policy, http://www.kiddiewinkleschildcare.com/policies-procedures/childminding-policies/equal-opportunitiespolicy/ Childcaresmallwonders.com, (2013), Equal opportunities policy, http://www.childcaresmallwonders.com/equal Wonderlandnursery.co.uk, (2014), Equal opportunities policy, http://www.wonderlandnursery.co.uk/nurseries/350/docs/EQUAL%20OPP.pdf LittleOaksDayNursery.co.uk, (2015), Special educational needs policy, http://www.littleoaksdaynursery.co.uk/pdfs/Special_Education_Needs_Policy.pdf Pre-school.org, (2015), Equality, diversity and inclusion, https://www.pre-school.org.uk/providers/inclusion Equalityhumanrights.com, (2015). FAQs | Equality and Human Rights Commission. [online] Available at: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/private-and-public-sector-guidance/guidance-all/faqs Gov.uk, (2013). Equality Act 2010: guidance - Detailed guidance - GOV.UK. [online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/equality-act-2010-guidance Aboutlearningdisabilities.co.uk, (2015). The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act . [online] Available at: http://www.aboutlearningdisabilities.co.uk/special-educational-needs-disability-act.html Special Educational needs code of practice, (2015). The Status of the SEN Code of Practice. [online] Available at: http://learning.wales.gov.uk/docs/learningwales/publications/131016-sen-code-of-practicefor-wales-en.pdf

Equality Equality is about every individual having equal rights and opportunities. Within every setting they should follow the Equality Act 2010, which protects gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sex, race, religion, disabilities, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnerships. These are protected by law in order to reduce discrimination against people’s differences to ensure each individual is treated fairly. Equality is also about not treating everyone the same by accepting that people learn at different rates and recognising that some people may need the environment adapted in order to cater for their additional needs. ExampleAn example of this is within my setting there is a child that speaks very little English, as she is Portuguese, in order to provide this child with equal opportunities my setting include her language in the room by putting up her days of the week next to the English version and also by introducing simple words for her learn gradually for example encouraging the child to say jump when she wants help jumping off a tyre. Diversity Diversity is about recognising that every individual is different, these differences can be their backgrounds, culture, skills, race and opinions. In addition to these diversity is also about respecting, accepting and embracing these differences such as their level of ability in order to value other individuals. It is important to understand that diversity is about not treating everyone the same as “every child is a unique child” (development matters in the early years foundation stage, 2012). ExampleAn example of diversity within placement is there are different cultures in which need to be respected, a Muslim child is not segregated in any way she plays like any ordinary child, however the staff embrace her culture by providing her with the correct food in which...