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Unit Learning Outcomes
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1 — Know the importance of equality and inclusion within health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
Assessment Criteria
1.1
State what is meant by equality and inclusion.
1.2: Why it is important in health, social care and children's and young people's settings to treat all service users fairly, for example:
promotes respect and dignity
encourages participation
improves wellbeing
builds trust
supports individual needs
creates a positive environment
2 — Know about prejudice and discrimination.
Assessment Criteria
2.1
State what is meant by prejudice.
2.2: Different types of discrimination, for example:
direct discrimination
indirect discrimination
harassment
exclusion
2.3
State why it is important not to discriminate.
3 — Know how health, social care and children's and young people's settings can demonstrate equality and inclusion.
Assessment Criteria
3.1: Ways in which organisations can ensure that they are treating all service users fairly, for example:
provide equal access
respect individual needs
create an inclusive environment
offer training for staff
encourage participation
3.2: How to deal with discriminatory behaviour, for example: