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Question

How policies and legislation promotes equality, diversity and rights in early years settings?





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Answer 1

"Every setting needs a clear policy on equal opportunities and guidelines for everyday practice. Any policy needs to be open to discussion and review, and an exchange of opinion within a team can raise important practical issues, as well as air misunderstandings or disagreements. Any policy can only have real meaning when it is put into practice day by day, and an equal opportunities perspective affects all the work of any centre. Equal opportunity is not a bolt-on or optional activity"

(Lindon, J, 1998, Equal Opportunities in Practice, Hodder and Stoughton)

"Laws in themselves do not stop discrimination, just as speed limits do not stop people speeding. However, the existance of a law does send out a very clear message that discrimination is not acceptable and that penalties exist for those who flout the laws."

(Beaver, M, Brewster, J. Jones, P, Keene, A, Neaum, S, Tallack, J, 1995, Babies and Young Children Book 2: Early Years Care and Education, Stanley Thornes)

As the quotes say, legislation does not (in itself) result in equality, it just gives responsible practitioners something to aim for and gives the authorities the power to challenge those settings which do not promote equality.

Policy within an individual setting does not promote true equality if staff behave "because we have been told this is what we have to do." True equality is promoted by good quality managers/supervisors who are willing to sit and talk to staff, explaining the policy and discussing it where nessesary.

Policy cannot be black and white, with hard and fast rules, since this will not apply to real life. For example, if you have a policy to respect parent's wishes and customs and another to treat all staff equally, how do you react to the parent who asks that her two year old should not sit on a male staff member's knee? Equality is promoted when all staff members, in consultation with managers when appropriate, are encouraged to: a) value every child as having equal importance and b) consider in each case "what is the best way to help this child and their family?"

Answer 2

Well, in Massachussettes, there was a puritan colony that did NOT promote diversity and equality and rights of everyone. There was a man by the name of Roger Williams that did not think this was right and was banished when he spoke out against how you had to go to church in order to vote and be a member of the church, and so forth. So, he went and founded the colony of Rhode Island, where he allowed any citizen of that colony to vote, no matter what religion they were. Williams believed that there should be a separation of church and government--similar to the way things are now. If you want more information, check out the website link below. Good luck.

Answer 3

Look at Human Rights legislation, race, sex and disability discrimation legislation and impact of this in your own country.
Policies in early years would encourage open access, statement of EOP and how staff will promote equality.
Physical access to the building, communcation aides and toilet facilities for all users.
Use of signs and displays that reflect the local community. Use of multi-ethnic signage and second language when required.
Policies on staff recruitment and audit of existing services, what is required, where are the gaps?
Setting targets for eqaulity, diversity and reviewing these targets regularly. Involving, staff, users and stakeholders in developing relevant services.

Answer 4

umm...yes?
i dont have a clue wot u r on about
soz lol xXx
hope sum1 else can help u
then agen im only 13

Answer 5

Not at all!

Answer 6

GOD NO'S