Equality and Diversity

1.1: Equality, for example:

• the idea of fairness
• ensuring people have equal opportunities
• not treating people less favourably

1.2: The difference between treating people the same and treating people fairly, for example:

• situations where equal treatment may not meet individual needs
• situations where different support may be needed
• considering individual circumstances

2.1: Ways in which people can be different from one another, for example:

• personal characteristics
• backgrounds and experiences
• beliefs and values

2.2: Ways that groups can benefit from including people who are different from one another, for example:

• different perspectives
• shared learning
• group strengths

3.1 Discrimination, for example:

• unfair treatment linked to individual differences

3.2 When discrimination is happening, for example:

• exclusion or disadvantage
• unfair or unequal treatment
• inappropriate behaviour

3.3 Stereotyping, for example:

• assumptions about groups
• generalised views

3.4 Examples of stereotyping, for example:

• commonly held assumptions
• fixed ideas about roles or abilities

4.2 What the Equality Act 2010 protects people from, for example:

• different forms of unfair treatment
• negative or inappropriate behaviour

5.1 Ways that learning settings (e.g. a college) or community groups can promote equality and diversity, for example:

• inclusive approaches
• respectful behaviours
• fair access and participation
• supportive environments