APC Mandatory - Inclusive Environments Flashcards
Inclusive Environments
What is the definition of an inclusive environment?
Inclusive environments enable everyone to access the opportunities an environment presents, regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, faith, economic circumstances including when they are carrying with children and carrying luggage or shopping.
What should an inclusive environment create?
A workplace where people with all kinds of differences and disabilities feel welcome and valued for their contributions.
What should inclusive environments facilitate?
An inclusive environment should facilitate differences in the way people use the environment
What industry guidance are you aware of?
Equality Act 2010. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Approved Document M. British Standard BS 8300. Changing Places campaign
Does it go beyond meeting minimum standards or legislative requirements?
Minimum standards and legislative requirements are constantly changing and updating to promote inclusive environments.
Why is it important to provide choice?
Choice allows equal opportunities.
How do you promote diversity of user needs?
Being aware, promoting diversity, mixing up teams
How do you promote inclusive environments? How can this create a safe working environment?
Inclusive recruitment, providing safe spaces, connecting. It allows diversity and an environment which makes employees feel comfortable.
Tell me about the diversity of user needs.
User diversity is the condition of having a broad set of knowledge, experience, and background in the user population of an organization
What is cultural change? How can this be problematic? How can this be achieved?
Cultural change is the process in which an organization encourages employees to adopt behaviours and mindsets that are consistent with the organization’s values and goals. It can be problematic as some people are reluctant to change. It can be achieved by collaboration overtime.
Explain the principles of direct and indirect discrimination
Direct discrimination targets individual employees with certain characteristics, indirect discrimination occurs when employees are all treated the same, but certain employees are put at a disadvantage because of this
What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?
The Equality Act 2010
What primary and secondary legislation are you aware of?
Equality Act 2010. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Approved Document M. British Standard BS 8300. Changing Places campaign
Tell me about the NPPF/Equality Act 2010/Building Regulations.
The NPPF defines ‘inclusive design’ as designing the built environment, including buildings and their surrounding spaces, to ensure that they can be accessed and used by everyone. Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful for any education provider, including a private or independent provider. Part M of the Building Regulations sets out the minimum legal requirements for promoting access to and use of buildings.
What are key requirements for inclusive environments?
Access, choice, meeting minimum standards, acknowledgement.
On what scales might you advise on inclusive environments?
If a tenant was disabled I would give advice the landlord as a property manager or if a client was disabled who requested a survey I would give advice.
What is inclusive or universal design?
Universal design is the design of buildings, products or environments to make them accessible to all people, regardless of age, disability or other factors.
What is economic inequality?
Economic inequality is the unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
What is social cohesion?
Social cohesion refers to the strength of relationships and the sense of solidarity among members of a community.
What is gentrification? What issues might it cause?
Gentrification is the process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents and businesses. It can displace low-income dfamilys or prevent them moving into the area.
What are the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
These are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.