Unit 6 Understanding children’s additional needs © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

LO2 Understand inclusive practice. AC 2.1 Identify current legislation in relation to inclusive practice. AC 2.2 Describe what is meant by: Equality Diversity Inclusion Discrimination. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.1] Time: 10 mins Have you ever felt left out? Discuss with your partner and consider: Social groups Social events Sports teams Jokes and stories Social media. Teacher notes: Learners should discuss the feeling of not being included. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Current legislation in relation to inclusive practice LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.1] Current legislation in relation to inclusive practice Legislation in the UK supports inclusive education. The Equality Act 2010 requires local authorities to prepare an accessibility strategy, it states that schools have a duty to make reasonable adjustments. The Children and Families Bill 2013 seeks to: introduce a single assessment process for education, health and care and include parents of children and young people with SEN in the assessment process replace SEN statements and learning difficulty assessments with an education, health and care plan for children and young people with SEN aged 0 to 25 years. SEN Code of Practice 2013 states that children and young people ‘should also be involved in discussions about the schools and colleges they would like to attend.’ © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Current legislation in relation to inclusive practice LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.1] Current legislation in relation to inclusive practice Other key pieces of legislation in relation to inclusive practice include: Race Relations Act 1976 and 2000 Children Act 1989 and 2004 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001. Many of these have been updated and further strengthened and are covered by the Equality Act 2010. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Research the current legislation which relates to inclusive practice. LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.1] Time: 15 mins Research the current legislation which relates to inclusive practice. Make notes – what are the requirements in relation to inclusive practice? Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on current legislation relating to inclusive practice. Give your presentation to the class. Teacher notes: Learners could divide up the research between them. Two copies of the SEN code of practice (2001 and 2014) are provided so that students can compare them. They should research all legislation relevant to inclusive practice. Useful resources: SEN Code of Practice 2001 www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/273877/special_educational_needs_code_of_practice.pdf Draft SEN Code of Practice, in force from Sept 2014 www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/251839/Draft_SEN_Code_of_Practice_-_statutory_guidance.pdf Equality Act 2010 – Accessibility for Disabled Students www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/schedule/10 Government policy document: ‘Increasing options and improving provision for children with special educational needs (SEN)’ www.gov.uk/government/policies/increasing-options-and-improving-provision-for-children-with-special-educational-needs-sen Government policy paper: ‘Support and aspiration: a new approach to special educational needs and disability – progress and next steps’ www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-and-aspiration-a-new-approach-to-special-educational-needs-and-disability-progress-and-next-steps Children and Families Bill 2013 www.education.gov.uk/a00221161/children-families-bill Childcare Act 2006 www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/21/contents © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Discuss your understanding of the following terms: Equality Diversity LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.2] Time: 15 mins Discuss your understanding of the following terms: Equality Diversity Inclusion Discrimination. Teacher notes: These terms will be fully discussed in the following slides, but this activity will give learners the opportunity to explore and explain their own understanding of these key terms in childcare. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Dictionary definitions LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.2] Dictionary definitions Equality: the right that different groups of people have to similar social positions and to receive similar treatment. Diversity: including many different types of things or people in something. Inclusion: to make sure something is part of something else. Discrimination: treating a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their skin colour, sex, sexuality, etc. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Definitions LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.2] Whilst these terms have dictionary definitions it is important to know what they mean in the context of working with children and families: Equality – treating children with equality ensure that children have equal opportunities within the setting. This does not mean treating all children the same, as some children will need activities adapted to meet their individual needs. Diversity – we live in a diverse society and this needs to be represented within the setting. We are all different and difference should be treated with respect and acceptance. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.2] Definitions Inclusion – everyone has the right to be included. Practitioners will promote an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected. Discrimination – this can occur for many reasons. People often feel discriminated against by others because of a difference. Practitioners will promote anti-discriminatory practice and will challenge children and adults who discriminate against others. Discrimination for any reason cannot be tolerated within settings or the wider society. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Describe how your setting promotes an inclusive environment. Consider: LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.2] Time: 15 mins Describe how your setting promotes an inclusive environment. Consider: Activities Equipment Displays Role play Books Meeting individual needs. Teacher notes: Learners should compare provision within their own settings. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Your ability to include all children in everything you do LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.2] Time: 15 mins How inclusive are you? Consider: Your ability to include all children in everything you do Your ability to challenge children who are not being inclusive Your ability to be adaptable and flexible to ensure all children can take part to the best of their ability Your ability to work with all children equally. Teacher notes: Learners should honestly reflect on their own practice and identify areas for development. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

How they should be spoken to When they should be spoken to LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.2] Time: 15 mins Describe how to deal with a parent/carer who is being discriminatory about another family within the setting. Consider: How they should be spoken to When they should be spoken to Where they should be spoken to The impact of not challenging discrimination. Teacher notes: Learners must consider policies, procedures and rights of others. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

In this lesson we learnt that: Inclusive practice is a key element of early years practice. Practitioners must challenge any form of discrimination. Equality, diversity, inclusion and discrimination are keys terms in childcare. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Describe what is meant by ‘equality’ Ask your setting if they have a policy on inclusive practice. What areas does it cover? Make notes on how it affects practice in the setting. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited