Saskia Mae Lyttleton
TDA 2.4: Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people.

1.1 identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotions of equality and valuing of diversity:
Our school has a range of policies which are formally set out the guidelines and procedures for ensuring equality. we take account of all the rights of all individuals and groups within the school. Policies must also pay regards to the our values and practice which are part of our school life. Before exploring the policies in our school, it is helpful that you gain an understanding of relevant legislation and its purpose. You do not need detailed knowledge of each one, but it is important to understand the legal duties of the school. This will help you to understand your own role and responsibility to adhere to legislation and policy. The rights of all children and young people are stated in the Equality Act 2010. The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.It replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations. It sets out the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone.The Equality Act was set in place to make sure that everyone in there work place was treated equaly and to make sure they were treated fairly.

1.2 Describe the importance of supporting the rights of all children and young people to participation and equality of access.

All pupils have the right to be on a balanced curriculum. This must also be supported by high-quality teachers and their teaching and learning experiences. Our schools has a duty to ensure that all pupils have equal access to the curriculum irrespective of their background, race, culture, gender, additional need or disability. The references to the curriculum has to include the curriculum in its widest sense. This is not only in the learning that is happening in the classroom, but also every that happens in our school. It is important that supporting the rights of children and young people, is helpful in more detail at the intended outcomes of legislation and codes of practice and policies. Policies on inclusion and equality of opportunity can only be successful if they help to raise achievement and to promote self-identity and good relationships through the participation of all children and young people.

1.3 Describe the importance and benefits of valuing and promoting cultural diversity in work with children and young people.

The culture can also cut across nationality and religions. It gives groups of people in our society their identity. It can also refer to the way that some people live. For example, thoughts, actions, language and social activity. You may work with children that are not from the UK and that have a different accent to you this means you dont treat them any diffrently you are to just speak more clearly to them so they begin to understand what you are saying. It is important that you and school understand and celebrate differnt cultures of the different pupils to make them feel as though they fit in. It will then make it easier to connect with the children and make there learning more easier to understand. Your role may include providing pastoral support to individual children. The diverse cultures in society should be recognised and reflected throughout the curriculum. For example, foods, stories and drama from a range of cultures will contribute to a rich curriculum. This will demonstrate that you are not only valuing the culture of groups but also supporting all pupils to explore and understand cultures which are different from their own.

2.1 Describe ways in which children and young people can experience prejudice and discrimination

Everyone working in schools must be aware of ways that children can be affected by prejudice and discrimination. Prejudice can make