Discrimination and Human Rights Act
CACHE Level 2
Supporting Teaching and Learning in
Schools (QCF)
Theme 2 – Legislation
Task 4
Equality and Diversity
Introduction
You have been asked by your Head Teacher to produce a document that promotes the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people. This is aimed for new members of staff and volunteers.
Legislation and codes of practice
2.4 – 1.1
Identify at least two current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity. You must include the correct title and date (where appropriate) and then provide a summary of each piece of legislation or code of practice that is identified. This could include: Equality Act, Human Rights Act, Inclusion policy.
The Equalities Act (2010)
This act is a combination of many old acts (race relations, sex discrimination and disability discrimination etc.) its two main purposes – to harmonise discrimination law and to strengthen the law to support the progress on equality. It is the most significant development in equality and discrimination for years. It sets out that everyone regardless of race, sex, religion or disability is entitled to fair treatment.
The Human Rights Act (1998)
This act sets out the rights and fundamental freedoms of each and every human being.
All public bodies (courts, schools etc.) have to comply with the act.
The act has a principal that everyone should have protection from discrimination; this has a wide range of grounds including sex, race, colour, language, religion and political or other opinions.
Inclusion policy (our lady mother of the saviour catholic primary school 2011)
This policy sets out that the school its self aims to be inclusive and remove barriers to learning and participation that could discriminate pupils or groups of pupils.it states in the policy that the achievements, attitudes and well-being of all children matter.
Equal opportunities policy (our
Supporting Teaching and Learning in
Schools (QCF)
Theme 2 – Legislation
Task 4
Equality and Diversity
Introduction
You have been asked by your Head Teacher to produce a document that promotes the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people. This is aimed for new members of staff and volunteers.
Legislation and codes of practice
2.4 – 1.1
Identify at least two current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity. You must include the correct title and date (where appropriate) and then provide a summary of each piece of legislation or code of practice that is identified. This could include: Equality Act, Human Rights Act, Inclusion policy.
The Equalities Act (2010)
This act is a combination of many old acts (race relations, sex discrimination and disability discrimination etc.) its two main purposes – to harmonise discrimination law and to strengthen the law to support the progress on equality. It is the most significant development in equality and discrimination for years. It sets out that everyone regardless of race, sex, religion or disability is entitled to fair treatment.
The Human Rights Act (1998)
This act sets out the rights and fundamental freedoms of each and every human being.
All public bodies (courts, schools etc.) have to comply with the act.
The act has a principal that everyone should have protection from discrimination; this has a wide range of grounds including sex, race, colour, language, religion and political or other opinions.
Inclusion policy (our lady mother of the saviour catholic primary school 2011)
This policy sets out that the school its self aims to be inclusive and remove barriers to learning and participation that could discriminate pupils or groups of pupils.it states in the policy that the achievements, attitudes and well-being of all children matter.
Equal opportunities policy (our