unit 2 Flashcards
equality
- ensuring ppl are treated fairly & equally
- given same opportunities & choices regardless of needs & differences
- not discriminated against on basis of protected characteristics
diversity
- recognising & valuing everyone is unique
- accepting & respecting differences
rights
- everyone is legally entitled to them
- equality act 2010
- CCCREP
CCCREP
- choice
- confidentially
- consultation
- right to life
- equal and fair treatment
- protecting from abuse and harm
support networks - advocacy
- getting support from another person in order to help express views & wishes & makes sure voices are heard
- speaking ‘on behalf’
- SEAP, MENCAP & EMPOWER ME
support networks - support groups
- MIND, AGE UK, Headway
support networks - informal support
- family and friends
- neighbours
application on the concepts - working in partnership with parents/guardians
- listening to each others views
- open days/evenings
- daily diaries
- info sessions
- award certificates
application on the concepts - keeping children safe & maintaining a healthy environment
- safeguarding procedures
- DBS checks
- lanyards
- risk assessments
- fire & evacuation
- first aiders
application on the concepts - ensuring equality of opportunity
- meeting needs (dietary & religious)
- accessible activities & areas
- treated fairly
application on the concepts - valuing diversity
- celebrating ranges of festivals
- meeting communication/mobility needs
- displays, toys, resource books
application on the concepts - encouraging children’s learning & development
- activities are stimulating & suited for learning
application on the concepts - making the welfare of the child paramount
- child-centred approach
- never humiliating/public ally told off
application on the concepts - promoting equality & diversity
- no discriminatory or patronising language
- challenge discrimination
- meeting specific needs
application on the concepts - maintaining confidentiality
- private chats
- info locked away/password protected computers
- need to know basis
application on the concepts - anti discrimination
- no discriminatory, sexist, or racist language
- challenge discrimination
application on the concepts - promoting rights & beliefs
- provide access to prayer rooms
- provide menus/food choices
- choices for birth
indirect discrimination
when a policy, practice or procedure or rule applies to everyone but has a detrimental effect on others
direct discrimination
intentionally putting someone at a disadvantage/treating them unfairly cause of differences
9 protected characteristics
- sex
- sexual orientation
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- race
- religion/belief
- pregnancy & maternity
- marriage an civil partnership
prejudice
when someone has a negative attitude & unfair dislike about someone
stereotyping
making judgments about ppl based on predjuices
labelling
identifying ppl negatively
physical abuse
when someone causes physical pain/threatens to hurt an individual
mate crime
exploiting a vulnerable persons finance
institutional abuse
unfair treatment from a person in a system of power
bullying
negative behaviour that can intimidate/harm individuals (humiliation, harassment, insulting)
sexual abuse
any unwanted sexual acts/contact/attention
financial abuse
using/having control over a vulnerable persons finance
psychological/emotional abuse
threats & consistent criticism to control another individual
neglect
when basic needs aren’t met/failing to care for individuals
how abuse can effect ppl
- disempowerment - lack of control
- low self esteem & low self confidence
- poor health & wellbeing (anxiety/depression)
- PIES
how to apply best practice
- non judgemental
- respecting views, choices & decisions
- valuing diversity
- anti discriminatory practices
- mentoring
- training
what does best practice do
provides high quality, personalised, safe & compassionate care which promotes quality, diversity & rights
data protection act 1998
- info processes lawfully & fairly
- info only used for intended use
- accurate & kept up to date info
- secured
- info not transferred out of EU without consent/permission
care act 2014
- child’s need’s assessment (CNA)
- promote well-being when making a decision
- right to advocate
- adult safeguarding
mental capacity act 2005
- presumption of capacity
- support to make own decisions
- right to make ‘unwise’ decisions
- actions in best interests
- empowers & safeguards those unable to make decisions
children act 2004
- paramouncy principle (needs come first)
- right to advocate
- right to consultation
- encourages partnership working
- protecting children at risk
care certificate 2014
- sets standards & clear evidence to follow
- demonstrates they have skills, knowledge & behaviour to care
- care quality commission (CQC)
- ofsted
- NICE
equality act 2010
- makes indirect & direct discrimination illegal
- prohibits discrimination in education & workplace
- right to breastfeed in public
- covers victimisation & harassment
health and social care act 2012
- ‘no decision about me without me’
- health watch
- clinical commissioning groups
- enables patients & workers to have more control
person centred approach
- keeping the person in care at the centre
- caring & doing what’s best for the persons needs, views, wishes & perspective
system of redress
- if rights are breached then law can be enforced by taking legal action through court
- person/organisation can be penalised
protecting self
- report accurately & appropriately
- don’t judge
- don’t gossip
- maintain confidentiality
staff selection & interview procedures
- no discrimination
- not personal
- fair & appropriate
- avoid bias/discriminatory practices
- selected on merit
care values
- Understand your role
- Your personal development
- Duty of care
- Equality and diversity
- Work in a person-centred way
- Communication
- Privacy and dignity
- Fluids and nutrition
- Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability
- Safeguarding adults
- Safeguarding children
- Basic life support
- Health and safety
- Handling information
Infection prevention and control
methods of challenging discrimination
- challenge at the time
- challenge afterwards through procedures
- challenge after though longterm campaigns
whistleblowing
raising concerns (to make improvements) with a more senior member of staff where concerns can be raised with ouch fear
dealing with conflicts
- active listening
- remaining calm
- objective & empathetic
choosing appropriate action/response
- reporting an incident to relevant authorities
- reflecting on own attitudes
- changing practice/encouraging others
values of care
• making the welfare of the child paramount
• keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy
environment
• working in partnership with parents/guardians and families
• encouraging children’s learning and development
• valuing diversity
• ensuring equality of opportunity
• anti-discriminatory practice
• working with others/professionals
rights
• (freedom of) choice
• (right to) confidentiality
• protection from harm and abuse (must have both)
• equal and fair treatment (must have both)
• consultation
• right to life
