equal opportunities

Policy Statement

I, Laura Scales, Childminder, recognise that no member of society should be discriminated against because of his or her race, gender, class, culture, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, family status or HIV/Aids status. I will make sure that I actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children. I will make sure I treat all children with equal concern and respect.

Procedure (how I put the statement into practice).

I recognise and welcome all legislation and existing codes of practice produced by the appropriate commissions, for example the Equal Opportunities Commission.

I value and respect the different racial origins, religions’ cultures and languages in a multi-ethnic society so that each child is valued as an individual without racial or gender stereotyping. I will also not discriminate against children on the grounds of disability, sexual orientation, age, class, family status and HIV/aids status.

I will do my utmost to provide positive images of different cultures, racial groups, gender, religion and disability through toys, books etc.

I will recognise each child as an individual, giving them opportunities to develop to their full potential.

I will treat children as individuals and with equal concern. I will always help children to feel good about themselves and others, by celebrating differences which make us all unique individuals.

I will not stereotype children. I will give all children encouragement to play with whatever they wish. Wherever possible I will allow children to make their own choices regarding activities, play things etc.

I will challenge racist and discriminatory remarks, attitudes and behaviour from children in my care and adults.

I trust parents/carers and children will accept this Equal Opportunities Policy.