LO1 Flashcards
Discrimination
-Treating people differently due to prejudice. unjustified treatment based on the grounds of age, race & sex
-showing preferences and denying opportunity
-inferior, unfair, unjustice
Equality
-treating people fairly and equally but not the same.
-giving everyone the same opportunities and choices, regardless of their needs and differences
-not discriminating
-equal chances / equal choice s
Diversity
-recognising and valuing that every individual is unique
-accepting and respecting individual differences
-unique, respect
Rights
what everyone is legally entitled to
What are the 6 rights?
-choice
-consultation
-confidentiality
-protection from harm & abuse
-equal & fair treatment
-right to life
protection from harm and abuse
-safeguarding procedures should be followed at all times to protect children and adults in care environments.
-must attend safeguarding training.
-report abuse. suspecting abuse must be reported too.
-Report to DSL
-fire and evacuation procedures should be in place - eg register.
-risk assessment carried out for activities, trips, use of equipment
equal and fair treatment
-individuals should be treated according to their needs.
-everyone should be given the same opportunities to access services - lifts ramps hearing loops braille
-adaptations done to ensure equal opportunities. provide ramps, hearing loops, choice of menu, information given in other languages.
right to life
-no one is allowed to harm you, physically or emotionally.
-you are not allowed to harm anyone else.
-an individuals life is protected by law. you have the right to be alive.
choice
-gives individuals control over their lives
-makes people feel empowered, important & listened to.
-increases their self esteem as promotes independence & makes you feel good about yourself.
-choice of what to wear/eat/clothes/ bath or shower/ activity to do/ doctor to see.
confidentiality
-information should be only shared on a need to know basis
-you should not share information with anyone else without individuals permission. except if…
1. a person is at risk of harm
2. a person is at risk of harming others
3. a person says they are being abused
4. suspecting abuse
consultation
-individuals should be asked for their opinions / view / what type of care & activities they’d like.
-consulted, kept informed, part of the process
-their views should be taken account of whenever possible
what are the 3 values of care
-promoting equality & diversity
-maintaining confidentiality
-promoting individual rights & beliefs
promoting equality and diversity
-ask how a person wants to be addressed
-have different culture days & celebrate different festivals
-treat all individuals equally but not the same
-include ramps, braille, automatic doors hearing loops.
-challenge discrimination
-respect everyone
-use non discriminatory language
promoting individual rights and beliefs
-providing a prayer room, transport to church
-provide menus with vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options
-the right for a pregnant woman to choose where she gives birth
-invite religious leader into care setting
-do not force opinions
maintaining confidentiality
-only sharing data on a ‘’need to know” basis
-storing all personal information in a locked up cabinet, don’t leave it around
-no gossiping policy
making the welfare of the child paramount
-paramouncy principle —> the child’s needs come first
-all staff must be DBS checked
-safeguarding policies and protection procedures in place
keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment
-security measures in place eg staff lanyards, CCTV
-all electrical equipment must be PAT tested
-regular maintenance checks on all equipment / furniture / toys
-food provided should meet health eating guidelines
working in partnership with parents, guardians & families
-successful relationships between parents and practitioners support
the best outcomes for the child
-daily dairies are made by nursery workers to show my parents what the child has done each day
-informal chats with parents when child is collected
encourage children’s learning and development
-range of activities appropriate for all children any age or ability, enabling all to participate and learn
-children’s progress should be monitored so support can be provided.
-special equipment or support should be provided if needed
possible impacts on individuals on discrimination
-mental health issues ptsd, anxiety, depression
-feelings sad, upset
-angry / annoyed
-loss of confidence
-low self esteem
-physical health problems - can’t sleep, fatigue
-self harm
-weight change
-illness due to worrying
-disempowered, not important, feels neglected and upset
how can advocates help individuals when in need of support
-speak behalf of them
-listening to them
-giving them a voice
-being non judgmental
-portray their views, opinions and wishes
-care plan
-medical appointments
how does applying the values of care promote equality diversity and rights
promoting equality and diversity - ask for a persons preferred name, culture days / celebrate festivals, braille hearing loops ramps, challenge discrimination, use anti discriminatory behaviour, respect everyone. important so everyone feels valued and important, and has their rights met.
promoting individual beliefs and rights - provide a prayer room, transport to church, invite religious leader into care setting, do not force opinions. important to people can have their views respected
maintaining confidentiality- get rid of old rate, need to know basis, keep all data locked up, no gossiping policy. important to ensure confidentiality is maintained
-meets individual needs
-all individuals feel safe / protected
-feel important / empowered
-improves quality of care
-improved self - esteem
valuing diversity
(early years value)
-display toys and resources in primary schools and nurseries of different culture and beliefs
-celebrate different festivals
-meet dietary needs eg menu options
ensuring equality of opportunity
-activities and tasks should be differentiated to meet children’s individuals needs
-all areas of the setting should be accessible to all children. make adaptations eg ramps, easy reead books
anti-discriminatory practices
(early years)
-all children should be treated fairly no favourites
-no one should be excluded from activities
-discrimination should be challenged
-staff good role models
maintaining confidentiality
(early years)
-only share info on a need to know basis
-info like a child’s progress record must be kept secured in a locked up cabinet
working with other professionals
-information has to be shared openly in certain circumstances, this has to be done sensitively with a group of practitioners involved in the care of the child
informal vs formal support
informal = personal basis eg friends family and neighbours
formal = professional support. paid or volunteer. part of their job role. gp support workers, nurse etc.
organisations that provides advocacy services
mencap
seap
empower me
bild
organisations that provide support
mind
headway
age uk
mencap
a charity that works in partnership with people with learning disabilities and supports people to live life as they choose
SEAP
support, empower, advocate and promote
a charity that provides free, independent and confidential services
helps resolve issues or concerns about HASC services
SEAPs aim is to ensure individuals are in control of decisions being made
empower me
an organisation that develops advocacy and service user involvement projects
it supports mental health service users and people with learning disabilities to have a voice, allows them to challenge stigma and promote inclusion
BILD
british institute of learning disabilities
campaigns for people with learning disabilities to be valued equally, participate fully in their communities and be treated with dignity and support
mind
a charity that provides advice and support for people experiencing a mental health problem
it campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding
headway
an association that promotes understanding about brain surgeries and provides information, support and services to survivors, their families and carers
age uk
-provides support for older people
-helps with finances, practical help, bus passes, making life worth living
