Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Fulfills the requirements of the following qualifications - 

Core skills Training Framework – Subject 1 & Subject 2 (Scotland) – Equality, Diversity and Human Rights

• a) understand the terms of Equality and Diversity and Human Rights and how they are applied within the context of the health sector 
• b) understand how a proactive inclusive approach to equality and diversity and human rights can be promoted
• c) understand the purpose and benefits of monitoring equalities and health inequalities 
• d) understand the benefits that an effective approach to equality and diversity and human rights can have on society, organisations and individuals 
• e) understand how legislation, organisational policies and processes can empower individuals to act appropriately and understand people’s rights 
• f) know how to treat everyone with dignity, courtesy and respect and value people as individuals 
• g) know what to do if there are concerns about equality and diversity practices, including how to use any local whistle blowing policy procedures and other related policies such as Bullying at Work and Dignity at Work h) (for Wales only) understand the Public Sector Equality Duties 

Scotland (subject 2 – where different than subject 1)

• a) understand key concepts and principles in equality, diversity and human rights and how they are applied within the context of the health sector 

Health and Social Care Diploma Level 2 – Unit 3 – Introduction to equality & Inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings

• 1.1 Explain what is meant by – • Diversity • Equality • Inclusion • Discrimination 
• 1.2 – describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting 
• 1.3 – explain how practices that support equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination 
• 2.1 – identify which legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own role 
• 2.3 – describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that promotes change 
• 3.1 – identify a range of sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion 
• 3.2 – describe how and when to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion 

Apprenticeship Standard for Adult Care Worker Level 2

• B10 – the importance of respecting diversity and treating everyone equally 

The Care Certificate

• 4.1a – Explain what is meant by – • Diversity • Equality • Inclusion • Discrimination
• 4.1b – describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting
• 4.1c – explain how practices that support equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination
• 4.2a – identify which legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to their own role
• 4.2c – describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that encourages positive change
• 4.3a – Identify a range of sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion
• 4.3b – describe how and when to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion
• 4.3c – explain who to ask for advice and support about equality an inclusion

Section 1 – Introduction

Learning Objectives

Mapping

Meet The People

Section 2 – Overview of Legislation and Guidance

Introduction

The Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 – Employer Duties

The Equality Act 2010 – Employee Duties

The Human Rights Act 1998

Section 3 – Introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Introduction

Equality

Diversity

Inclusion

The Nine Protected Characteristics – with the Acts definitions

Section 4 – Stereotypes, Prejudices, and Discrimination

Stereotypes

Prejudice

Discrimination

Hate Crime

Section 5 – Supporting and Promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

Supporting

Promoting

Section 6 – Challenging Discrimination and Sourcing Advice, Information & Support

Challenging Discrimination

Sourcing Advice, Information & Support