Equality and Diversity Learner Workbook

January 2018 Version 7

Equality and Diversity Learner Workbook

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Introduction Enable is committed to promoting a culture that respects the diversity within our community. Our aim is to develop an environment which treats all individuals with dignity and respect. Enable believes that all forms of prejudice and discrimination are unacceptable and will seek to challenge these when they occur.

No worker, paid or unpaid, learner or client shall receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of ethnicity, race, nationality, gender, disability, age, religion or belief, sexuality, social background or circumstance, marital status, care responsibilities, unrelated criminal convictions or other irrelevant criteria. Fair Assessment Assessment is a vital part of the learning and teaching process. In addition to providing a measure of achievement on your Apprenticeship, it also provides diagnostic information that assists both Tutor and Apprentice in the ongoing improvement of the learning process. Thus to ensure there is consistent and fair assessment for all, in a range of organisations. Assessment must be:

• Fair, ensure parity of treatment and comparable assessment demands in subjects of equal level and credit.

• Reliable, ensuring that assessment decisions are made consistently throughout the organisations and Enable.

• Valid, by ensuring that each assessment relates to the intended outcomes of the subject(s) studied.

• Transparent, in that it is clear to Apprentices, staff and external auditors the criteria and methods by which students’ work is being judged.

• Recognise and respect Equality and Diversity. Fair Assessment Arrangements Initial assessment will be conducted in line with the initial assessment policy, to ensure the level of the qualification identified from this is appropriate for the Apprentice. Apprentices will receive guidance and clarification regarding the qualification they are undertaking.


Apprentices will understand (be aware of) the evidence required to meet the assessment criteria through discussion with the Tutor and be aware of the timescale available to complete the award.

If you just keep an open mind, are polite and respectful to everyone you come in to contact with, you’ll usually get it right. Whatever the aspect of Equality and Diversity, just remember a little thought goes a long way!

You will find information on the laws that cover this area in your Employment Rights & Responsibilies (ERR) workbook

YOU CAN

EMBRACE

BOTH

EQUALITY AND

DIVERSITY BY

Empathy

Think how

someone else

may feel in a

situation

Respect

Respect for

others and their

differen't views

Tolerance

Take time to

understand

differing

languages, beliefs

and behaviour

Flexibility

In new situations

Self Awareness

Understand what

you bring to a

diverse workforce

and your

reactions to it


So in your own words:

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What does EQUALITY mean to you?

How about DIVERSITY?


Breaking down barriers

Do

n't

ma

ke

as

su

mp

tio

ns MAKING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT

PEOPLE LEADS TO

Prejudice

Making your mind up about

someone before getting

to know them

Stereotyping

Assuming that everyone with the

similar characteristics is the same

Discrimination

Treating people differently

because of your beliefs

Ove

rco

me

yo

ur

ow

n p

reju

dic

es

Admit you have some

Everybody does

Establish what they are

Dig deep and accept

what you find

Encourage people who know

you to tell you what your

prejudices are

Look for signs that you are getting it wrong

Then act on them


Ge

t to

kn

ow

pe

op

le

Don't assume that a person's appearance

defines their nationalilty or cultural background,

religion, belief or sexual orientation

Find out how people would like

to be treated, what they like to be called, the

terms they use to describe themselves,what

assistance they might want if they have a

disability and so on

Improve your understanding of people's

experiences, views and the issues they face by

respectfully exploring the differences and

learning more


Remember you should treat others how you would expect to be treated yourself

Equality

Is about creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and have the opportunity to

fulfill their potential


Protected characteristics

The Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1st October 2010.

The Act covers nine protected characteristics on the grounds upon which discrimination is unlawful.

1. Age - referring to a person belonging to a particular age (e.g. 32 year olds) or range of ages (e.g. 18 - 30 year olds).

2. Disability - a person has a disability if s/he has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on that person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

3. Gender Reassignment - the process of transitioning from one gender to

another.

4. Marriage and Civil Partnership - in England and Wales marriage is no longer restricted to a union between a man and a woman but now includes a marriage between a same-sex couple. Same-sex couples can also have their relationships legally recognised as 'civil partnerships'. Civil partners must not be treated less favourably than married couples (except where permitted by the Equality Act).

5. Pregnancy and Maternity - pregnancy is the condition of being pregnant or

expecting a baby. Maternity refers to the period after the birth, and is linked to maternity leave in the employment context. In the non-work context, protection against maternity discrimination is for 26 weeks after giving birth, and this includes treating a woman unfavourably because she is breastfeeding.

6. Race - refers to a group of people defined by their race, colour, and nationality

(including citizenship) ethnic or national origins.

7. Religion or Belief - religion has the meaning usually given to it but belief includes religious and philosophical beliefs including lack of belief (e.g. Atheism). Generally, a belief should affect your life choices or the way you live for it to be included in the definition.

8. Sex - a reference to a man or to a woman

9. Sexual Orientation - whether a person's sexual attraction is towards their own

sex, the opposite sex or to both sexes


Here are some scenarios for you - Tell us what you think A company in the North of the city (a mainly white suburb) advertised in the evening paper for an administration assistant. The advert states that they must come from that particular suburb. On querying this requirement an African Caribbean applicant from the other side of the city with a high percentage of residents from ethnic backgrounds, is told they are not suitable as the job involves working evenings and weekends, and is therefore only suitable for someone who lives close by. Do you think this is discrimination and if so why? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Ann and Jane work in an office with Dave who is slightly overweight. The girls start making jokes about Dave calling him ‘chubby’. At first he thinks nothing of it and just laughs along. Ann and Jane start to realise he thinks it is funny so they take it a step further telling him he is fat and it is disgusting being fat. Do you think they have gone too far or do you think it was a bit of a laugh? How do you think Dave might be feeling? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...


In society there are many people who face prejudice and discrimination or are treated unfairly because of who they are. To protect people against prejudice and discrimination, several laws have been introduced. For example Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. From what you have just read can you say which forms of prejudice are protected by law as opposed to which characteristics someone may simply be judged against? Tick the correct column.

Sexuality

Hair style

Religion

Employment status

Size

Disability

Race

Gender

Height

Age

Religion and religious beliefs often feature heavily within Equality and Diversity. How many different religions can you name? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… What things should we be considerate of in relation to other people’s religions? (Example: what food they may not eat)

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tick Law?

Common Prejudices tick Judgement?


If you are a victim of bullying

or harassmentThese approaches may help

• Challenge the idea, not the person.

• Challenge inappropriate language and stereotypical remarks. Quite often people don’t realise the language they use is inappropriate unless it is pointed out to them.

• Speak out against jokes and slurs that target people. Silence can send the message that you agree. Refusing to laugh is not enough.

• Be knowledgeable; be able to provide accurate information to reject harmful myths and stereotypes.

• Support those who are targets of harassment or bullying, stand up and be counted.

• Try to talk to colleagues to find out if anyone else is suffering, or if anyone has witnessed what has happened to you.

• Tell the person either face to face or in writing, to stop whatever it is they are doing as it is causing you distress. They may not realise the effect of their actions. Always be firm and assertive not aggressive. Be calm and positive. Stick to the facts. If you find this difficult, get someone to act on your behalf.

• Talk about the problem with someone you feel comfortable with.

• Keep a diary or record of all the incidents, dates, times, witnesses.

• If you decide to make a formal complaint, follow your organisation’s complaints procedure.

Challenging unacceptable behaviour is never easy But these

approaches may help


There are 5 fundamental British Values that apply to everyone in our society.

Research and write them in the boxes below together with an example that can apply to you and your Apprenticeship.

British Value Example relevant to me

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As part of British Values everyone over 18 has a right to vote. You can register to vote from the age of 16. HAVE YOU REGISTERED?

https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

http://www.enable.uk.net/content/british-values


Well done by completing this workbook we hope you have gained a better understanding of the issues involved in Equality and Diversity Apprentice signature…………………………………………………………………...….…. Print name………………………………………………………………………………………. Date……………………………………………………………………………………….……… Tutor signature…………………………………………………………………………… Print name……………………………………………………………………………………… Date……………………………………………………………………………………………… Employer signature………..…………………………………………………………………. Print Name………………..……………………………………………………………………. Date…………………………………………………………………………..………………….

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