Equal opportunities
Updated 05/08/2012
I will make sure that I actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices for all children. I will make sure that I treat all children with equal concern and respect.
I recognise and welcome all legislation and existing codes of practice, produced by appropriate commissions, for example the Equal Opportunities Commission.
I value and respect the different racial origins, religions, cultures and languages in a multi-ethnic society so that each child is valued as an individual without racial or gender stereotyping. I will also not discriminate against children on the grounds of disability, sexual orientation, age, class, family status and HIV/Aids status.
I provide equal chances for each child to learn and develop to their full potential, taking into account each child’s age and stage of development, gender, ethnicity, home language and ability.
I provide and make sure that all children have access to a range of books, puzzles and other toys which provide positive images and examples of the diversity of life in our society.
I challenge racist and discriminatory remarks, attitudes and behaviour from the children in my care and adults.
I will always help children to feel good about themselves and others, by celebrating the differences which make us all unique individuals.
How will I handle hurtful, discriminatory or racist words used by either parents or children?
How will I show children how to respect and value others.
I will make sure that I actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices for all children. I will make sure that I treat all children with equal concern and respect.
I recognise and welcome all legislation and existing codes of practice, produced by appropriate commissions, for example the Equal Opportunities Commission.
I value and respect the different racial origins, religions, cultures and languages in a multi-ethnic society so that each child is valued as an individual without racial or gender stereotyping. I will also not discriminate against children on the grounds of disability, sexual orientation, age, class, family status and HIV/Aids status.
I provide equal chances for each child to learn and develop to their full potential, taking into account each child’s age and stage of development, gender, ethnicity, home language and ability.
I provide and make sure that all children have access to a range of books, puzzles and other toys which provide positive images and examples of the diversity of life in our society.
I challenge racist and discriminatory remarks, attitudes and behaviour from the children in my care and adults.
I will always help children to feel good about themselves and others, by celebrating the differences which make us all unique individuals.
How will I handle hurtful, discriminatory or racist words used by either parents or children?
- I will speak with the person concerned (parent or child) and I will explain how hurtful words upset people and it is not good to hurt people's feelings.
- I will document the incident.
- I will ask them not to do this again.
- If there is a repetition of this behaviour, I will have to consider terminating the contract.
How will I show children how to respect and value others.
- I will demonstrate kindness with both action and words.
- I will encourage children to help each other, take turns and share.
- I will praise the children and encourage them in everything they do.