EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

At my childcare setting I will promote an inclusive environment and equality at all the times.

I will respond and challenge, racist or other abusive remarks or behaviour, made by children or adults in my setting. I will correct children and give an explanation appropriate to the child's age and stage of development.

I will be a positive role model to the children and will give honest and truthful answers. I will admit my mistakes and learn from them. I will be open minded and I will treat children and their families with respect and care.

I will treat all the children in my setting equally, as every child is unique, I do not discriminate on the grounds of: age disability gender religion or belief sexual orientation ethnicity socio- economic status

I have a good understanding and I am up to date with all current legislation's and codes,( Children's and Family’s Act 2014, Equality Act 2010) If I will care after a child with special needs I will follow current Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage requirements for spacial educations needs (3.67.)

I will make reasonable adjustments to my setting to accommodate children's specific requirements.

I will work with parent's very closely so I know if a child may have individual or special needs, so I can offer my help to the children and families. For example if a child has any specific dietary requirements, personal routines requirements or particular culture requirements. I also ensure that I will work together with other agencies if a child has any specific requirements. If necessary I will take training specific to the child's question.

I ensure that I provide equal opportunities to all the children in my setting, to meet their full potential, while taking into account their age stage of development home language special education needs.

I have a wide range of games, toys and books (they all reflect socially equally) to promote a broad range of playing and learning strategies, so children have opportunity to enjoy playing and