The basic principles of laws, regulations and codes of practice in relation to equality, diversity and human rights Flashcards
What are the 4 main areas of legislation and regulation?
- UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the rights of the child) 1989
- Equality Act 2010
- Special Educational Needs and Disability code of practice 0-25 years
- UK GDPR (general data protection regulation)
What is the UNCRC?
The UNCRC was signed and ratified by 195 countries in 1989 to protect the rights of all children and young people. The 54 articles of the UNCRC state how these rights should be met through a series of entitlement and to prevent discrimination.
What are the 4 general principles of the UNCRC?
- Article 2 : non discrimination : The UNCRC applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, sex, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or
say, whatever their family background. - Article 3 - Best interest of the child : The best interests of the child must be a top priority in all decisions and actions that affect children.
- Article 6 - Right to life, survival and
development : Every child has the right to life. Governments must do all they can to ensure that children survive and develop to their full potential. - Article 12 - Right to be heard : Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously.
This right applies at all times, e.g. during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.
What are the 3 principles of the Equality Act 2010?
- Direct discrimination means treating someone differently from another person due to a protected characteristic. An example might be that someone is prevented from using a venue because they have a disability.
- Indirect discrimination is more difficult to recognise. It means that a rule is applied to everyone but disadvantages someone with a protected characteristic. For example, if a school uniform policy states that all pupils should wear a cap without exception, this will indirectly discriminate against pupils who are Sikh, who wear a turban or topknot as part of their religion.
- Under the Equality Act, there are nine protected characteristics, which are: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
This means that everyone in the UK is protected from discrimination caused by these characteristics.
What are the 4 principles of the SEND code of practice 0-25?
- Communication and interaction: difficulties in the area of speech, language and communication.
- Cognition and learning:
difficulties with different aspects of learning. These may be wide-ranging and can range from specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia or dyscalculia, to those which are severe or profound. - Social, emotional and mental health: the child or young person has difficulties in managing their relationships and emotions. This may also lead to mental health conditions.
- Sensory and/or physical: a physical need such as a physical disability, or a sensory impairment which may affect their vision or hearing.
UK GDPR
The GDPR was originally introduced as part of EU legislation and has been adopted by the UK via the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
It relates to the way in which organisations store information which they hold on individuals, including staff, children and visitors or volunteers. This may include personal information such as names and addresses, qualifications and medical records as well as records of children’s and young people’s
progress.
What are the 9 protected characteristics under the equality act?
- Age
- Disability
- Gender Reassignment
- Marriage/civil partnership
- Pregnancy and Maternity
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
