How does the equality Act apply to early years settings?

The Equality Act 2010 replaces all previous equalities legislation, bans unlawful discrimination and helps achieve equal opportunities in and outside the workplace. All early years settings, whether in the statutory, voluntary, independent or private sectors, including childminders, must comply with the Act.

What does the Eyfs say about equality?

“The EYFS seeks to provide equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice, ensuring that every child is included and supported.” I am committed to provide equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice, ensuring every child is included and supported.

What is the Equality Act 2010 in childcare?

The Equality Act 2010 protects children, young people and adults against discrimination, harassment and victimisation in relation to housing, education, clubs, the provision of services and work. age (under-18s are only protected against age discrimination in relation to work);

What do early years settings have to do to comply with the Equality Act 2010?

The Equality Act 2010 requires settings to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to ensure that a person with a protected characteristic is not at a disadvantage. To do this, settings should consider: policies and practices ● physical features of the environment ● the need for auxiliary aids or other equipment.

Which early years settings are covered by the public sector equality duty?

The equality duty covers the nine protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

What is equality in a nursery setting?

In childcare the term ‘equality’ means to ensure that all children are treated fairly, protecting their rights and offering the same opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. Though children may come from diverse backgrounds, they should be treated equally and inclusively at all times.

How do you explain equality to a child?

Equality involves making sure everyone has equal opportunities, ensuring that nobody is treated differently because of protected characteristics.

What is anti discriminatory practice in early years settings?

Anti-discriminatory practice can be defined as an approach to working with young children that promotes: * Diversity and the valuing of all differences A setting whose practice is anti-discriminatory will celebrate and value differences in identities, cultures, religions, abilities and social practices.

What is discrimination in a childcare setting?

Discrimination is when a person is treated unfairly because of who they are. Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful if an education provider, such as a school, treats you unfairly because of: disability. gender reassignment.

What obligation do public sector employers have under the Equality Act 2010?

The Equality Act 2010 says public authorities must comply with the public sector equality duty. This is in addition to their duty not to discriminate against you.

What is equality and diversity in early years?

What is the Equality Act 2010 guidance for early years?

Equality Guidance for Early Years Settings. Equality and the Law. The Equality Act 2010 brings together a range of legislation into a single act. It provides the legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and promote equality of opportunity for all.

What is empowerequality guidance for early years settings?

Equality Guidance for Early Years Settings The aim of this guidance is to support early years practitioners to continue to develop their inclusive ethos, policies and practices to include everyone…

Can early years setting help challenge gender stereotypes with young children?

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2020, we look at some of the ways early years setting can help challenge gender stereotypes with young children. This article originally appeared in the March 2020 issue of Under 5 magazine. Tackling stereotypes is something educators working across all age groups have been doing for many years.

Do children policing each other in early years?

“A lot of research has shown that quite often in early years settings children end up policing each other and policing themselves,” Georgina explains. “It’s not just a case of free choice. It’s about having those active conversations with the children so that they know that it is okay to challenge things.”