We are fully committed to the active promotion of equality of opportunity for all children and families in the group.
Equal Opportunities does not mean treating everyone the same. This policy is intended to provide and maintain equality of opportunity for all children and parents/carers within the group and will reflect the needs and future members of the group by:-
Advertising the Group
The group will ensure that everyone in the community has access to information about the group.
This will be done by informing the local Health Visitor about the group so
information can be passed on to parents/carers. Information posters will be
displayed in the local
doctors' surgeries and Post Office, library shop etc. in the language/a appropriate
to the community, when possible.
Admissions
The group will be open to every family in the community.
The individual needs of each child and family wishing to join the group will
be considered; a first come first served basis will not be adhered to rigidly.
Children need not attend every session. The group will be flexible in providing
sessions to suit the majority of parents/carers and children. The child's first
language should be used, and
the use of other languages will be encourage, as appropriate.
Employment
The group will appoint the best person for the job. Commitment to implementing the Group's Equal Opportunity Policy will form part of the job description for all workers
Advertisements will be in the language/s appropriate to the community, when
possible. Advertisements will be placed externally in the local paper and Job
Centre, and internally on the notice board.
The existence of an Equal Opportunity Policy will be highlighted. It will be
ensured, at interview, that the candidate agrees with the policy and will do
their best to uphold it, by treating every child and parent/carer as individuals.
Only questions relevant to the job will be asked. Each candidate will be asked, broadly, the same questions. A welcome and professional approach to interviews will be ensured.
All applicants will have copies of any relevant information.
Each candidate will be treated as an individual in compliance with current employment legislation.
Parents' Role in the Group
The group will encourage the involvement of parents/carers by making them welcome and by respecting the differences in families, their language and culture and by encouraging them to contribute in whatever way they can.
The group will ensure all families have an equal opportunity to be involved
in the running of the group. The time and place of meetings will be considered
to suit the members involved. Any information written or spoken, will be clearly
communicated as appropriate. AIl parents/carers and staff will be encouraged
to understand the effects of stereotyping and discrimination, and any discriminatory
remarks will be challenged.
Children in the group
The group will ensure that all children are respected and their individuality and potential recognised, valued and nurtured. The needs of children in the community will be provided for, with special needs wherever possible.
The children will be given the opportunity to learn to respect cultures, languages and celebrations other than their own. Children growing up in all white areas need the opportunity to see they are part of a multi-racial society.
The children will be offered activities to give them the opportunity to explore,
acknowledge and value similarities and differences between themselves and others.
Children with special needs will be included in the group. Any discriminatory
remarks or behaviour will be challenged and children will be encouraged to understand
the effect of any such remarks or behaviour.
Resources
Books, posters and all resources will be checked regularly to ensure they are
positively and accurately reflect a multi-racial society.
Boys and girls will have the opportunity, and be encouraged, to use all activities.
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