Unit 6 Understanding children’s additional needs © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

LO2 Understand inclusive practice. AC 2.3 Explain types of discrimination. AC 2.4 Discuss potential effects of discrimination on children. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Your confidence levels. LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.3] Time: 10 mins Have you ever felt discriminated against? Discuss with your partner and consider: Your height Your age Your hair colour Your skin colour Your voice Your confidence levels. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.3] Discrimination There are many types of discrimination Discrimination is not acceptable It is against the law to discriminate against others © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Types of discrimination LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.3] Types of discrimination Race – race discrimination can occur when someone is treated differently or unfairly due to their race, skin colour, nationality or ethnic background. Culture – cultural discrimination can occur when an individual or group of people are treated differently or unfairly due to their religious beliefs and values. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.3] Time: 15 mins Describe the resources in your setting that promote an understanding of different cultures and races. Consider: Books Puzzles Home corner Dressing-up clothes Cooking activities. Are children encouraged to talk about differences? Teacher notes: Learners should describe opportunities for children to explore and discuss differences in culture and race. Resources may include: Specific stories such as Handa’s Surprise Cooking and home corner activities using traditional cooking equipment from around the world Dressing up clothes from around the world. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Types of discrimination LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.3] Types of discrimination Gender – gender discrimination can occur when an individual is treated differently or unfairly due to their gender, this can include imposing stereotypical views of males or females. Social class - this type of discrimination includes the attitudes or behaviours of people from different classes, for example an upper-class individual believing they are better than people from a lower social class. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.3] Time: 15 mins How does your setting deal with children who are unkind to others due to differences? Consider: A girl who tells a boy to go away because dolls are for girls A child who says he cannot play with a particular child because his mum says the child is dirty and smells Jack who tells Harpreet that his name is silly A child who says a child in a wheelchair cannot play football because he cannot walk. Teacher notes: Learners should consider why these situations need to be challenged and how they would deal with each separate incident. Learners should further discuss the importance of not stereotyping or labelling children because of differences. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Ask your setting for a copy of the policy for equality and diversity. LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.4] Time: 15 mins Ask your setting for a copy of the policy for equality and diversity. Identify the key points for: Identifying types of discrimination Actions to take if discrimination occurs Involving parents/carers if children are discriminating against others. Teacher notes: Learners should highlight the key points of their setting’s policy. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Potential effects of discrimination on children LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.4] Potential effects of discrimination on children Children are naturally accepting of others. They may be curious about differences – for example, they may ask why a man in the street has only got one leg, but they would not naturally judge that man. Children learn stereotypical and judgemental views from those around them. If an adult in the family were to laugh at that man in the street then the child may feel this is acceptable. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Potential effects of discrimination on children LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.4] Potential effects of discrimination on children Discrimination can affect a child in many ways. They may feel: Isolated Scared Worthless Angry Withdrawn Unaccepted Depressed. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Consider discrimination due to: Race Culture Gender Social class. LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.4] Time: 15 mins Discuss how the effects of discrimination identified on slide 10 could impact on a child’s learning and development. Consider discrimination due to: Race Culture Gender Social class. Teacher notes: Learners should link the different types of discrimination identified with the potential effects on slide 10. For example: If a child was discriminated against because of his culture, he may feel isolated from others and be reluctant to join in activities, which could then impact on his learning If a child was told by other children that they could not play because they were a girl, they may become withdrawn and unsure of what is ‘allowed’ for girls If a child was surrounded by others and taunted about being a Traveller, then they may be scared to join in activities. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

LO2 Understand inclusive practice [AC 2.3] Time: 15 mins Create a poster that celebrates inclusive practice. Use images that reflect the diverse society that we live in and includes words or phrases that promote inclusive practice. Consider: Race Culture Gender Social class Abilities and disabilities. Teacher notes: There are many commercial images available that promote inclusive practice – this activity gives learners the opportunity to show their views through images and well-thought-out words and phrases. Posters could be shared and displayed. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Have identified different types of discrimination. In this lesson we: Have identified different types of discrimination. Have discussed how the setting challenges stereotypical or judgemental views. Have identified the potential effects of discrimination on children. Have discussed how this may then impact on a child’s learning and development. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Name three types of discrimination. Define the words ‘stereotypical’ and ‘judgemental’. Do you think it is alright for a child to ask questions about differences – for example, the one shown on slide 10: ‘Why has that man only got one leg?’ Describe three potential effects of discrimination. © Hodder & Stoughton Limited