LO1: Equality, diversity and rights

Question 1

Equality

Answer 1

Ensuring everyone is treated equally so that the outcomes for them are the same.

Question 2

What is the Equality Act?

Answer 2

It protects individuals with a protected characteristic from direct or indirect discrimination and means that reasonable adjustments must be made to the workplace for those who need it.

Question 3

Diversity

Answer 3

The differences between each individual. It encompasses the recognition and respect for individual differences.

Question 4

What are the 17 types of diversity?

Answer 4

Race
Religion
Cultural differences
Gender and gender reassignment
Sexuality and sexual orientation
Age 
Family structure
Marriage and civil partnership
Social class
Language
Dress
Food
Music 
The arts
Education
Pregnancy
Disability

Question 5

The Human Rights Act

Answer 5

• Released in 1998
• A piece of legislation released by the gov
• Gives individuals different rights
• Freedom from degrading treatment is one of these and
• Respect for private life is another
• Right to life is relevant for this law

Question 6

What does the acronym Cats can’t catch, pigeons eat rice stand for?

Answer 6

Choice, confidentiality, consultation, protection from harm and abuse, equal and fair treatment and right to life.

Question 7

What does the choice clause give people the right to?

Answer 7

Gives individuals control over their lives and increases self esteem because it promotes independence and empowerment.

Question 8

What does the consultation clause mean?

Answer 8

People should be updated regularly about a service and should be asked for their opinions and views about their care and treatment. This should inform the care they receive.

Question 9

What does the confidentiality clause mean?

Answer 9

Private information should only be shared on a need to know basis and should be kept on a pw protected computer or filed in a locked storage cabinet.

Question 10

What does the protection from harm and abuse clause mean?

Answer 10

Carers should d their best to keep individuals safe from harm whether that be physical, emotional or psychological.

Question 11

What does the equal and fair treatment clause mean?

Answer 11

Practitioners should treat individuals equally so that the outcome for each of them is the same

Question 12

What is the right to life?

Answer 12

An individual’s life is protected by the Human Rights law.

They are allowed to live the life they want to under this law and should feel valued and respected.

Question 13

Empowerment

Answer 13

Making an individual feel like they have control over their life.

Question 14

Inclusion

Answer 14

Providing an individual with equal opportunities allowing them to feel like they belong.

Question 15

Independence

Answer 15

Not having to rely on others and having the freedom to make your own decisions

Question 16

Respect

Answer 16

Having regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others

Question 17

Dignity

Answer 17

Ensuring that care promotes and doesn’t undermine an individual’s respect

Question 18

Safeguarding

Answer 18

Ensuring the appropriate measures are in place to keep vulnerable people safe from harm

Question 19

Discrimination

Answer 19

• Direct and indirect

- Treating people unfairly because of one of the protected characteristics

Question 20

What are the values of care?

Answer 20

3x values of care
Promoting equality and diversity
Promoting individuals rights and beliefs
Maintaining confidentiality

Question 21

Promoting equality and diversity

Answer 21

Promoting fair and equal treatment of people and encouraging differences by having different policies and procedures in place such as a prayer room, using non-discriminatory language and making reasonable adjustments to the workplace.

Question 22

Promoting individuals rights and beliefs

Answer 22

Encouraging individuals to take part in the activities they enjoy and and encouraging them to show their personalities

Question 23

Maintaining confidentiality

Answer 23

Keeping information in a locked filing cabinet or pw protected computer and only sharing it on a need to know basis

Question 24

Values of care in childcare

Answer 24

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Question 25

Making the welfare of the child paramount

Answer 25

Children should be at the centre of all their care and the choices made about them.

Question 26

Keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment

Answer 26

Ensuring there are policies and procedures in place to protect children from harm and abuse (safeguarding), providing a clean and safe environment, Having security measures in place such as door locks and alarms, ensuring that food meets healthy eating guidelines

Question 27

Working in partnership

Answer 27

Working with parents at open days and parents evenings. Parents told information on a need to know basis.

Question 28

Encouraging learning and development

Answer 28

Ensuring that extensions are provided for children if needed. All toys should be available and accessible for all children and displays should stimulate children.

Question 29

Valuing diversity

Answer 29

Respecting the differences of individuals. | Displays, toys and book should reflect this by accounting for different religions beliefs and families.

Question 30

Ensuring equality of opportunity

Answer 30

Allowing people to take part in different activities that they would like to do and adapting activities and yasks to meet individual needs.

Question 31

Anti-discriminatory practice

Answer 31

Not using discriminatory language or actions such as not being prejudiced and treating staff and children fairly

Question 32

Maintaining confidentiality

Answer 32

Keeping a service users information private only sharing it on a need to know basis

Question 33

Working with other professionals

Answer 33

When required information should be shared openly but sensitively with a group of practitioners involved in a child's care.

Question 34

Advocacy services

Answer 34

Someone or an organisation that makes sure the views of vulnerable groups of people are heard.

Question 35

SEAP

Answer 35

A charity providing advocacy services for the vulnerable. It allows individuals to have more control over their lives and access their rights.

Question 36

Mencap

Answer 36

A UK charity that supports individuals and their families or carers with a learning disability.

Question 37

Empower Me

Answer 37

A Mencap provided service that gives advocacy support to and help with developing skills, confidence and knowledge for those with learning disabilities

Question 38

British Institute for Learning Disabilities

Answer 38

A company that works with individuals who have a learning disability and their families in all areas of their life.

Question 39

MIND

Answer 39

A mental health charity that supports individuals with different mental health conditions

Question 40

Age UK

Answer 40

A leading charity for older people that provides advice and guidance for the older people who need it most.

Question 41

Headway

Answer 41

A charitable organisation that helps people with brain injuries through trauma support, emergency funds and helplines etc.

Question 42

Informal support

Answer 42

Care given by those who aren't paid to do so e.g. family and friends