Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AS20152 Equalities 2 |
| Credits: 5 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 1 at City of Bristol College |
| Semester: 1 at Norton Radstock College |
| Semester: 1 at Swindon College |
| Assessment: CW 60%, OT 40% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take AS10145 |
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Aims: The aim of this unit is to ensure that the student learns:
* To monitor the effectiveness and assess the implementation of equality and participation policies * To consider equalities in relation to social policy theory. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit students will have learnt: * The effectiveness of relevant legislation * The ways in which theories of inclusiveness and participation relate within the wider context of social policy. * The roles of organisations and support available. * How individuals and groups are supported by legislation to ensure inclusiveness and participation within the young person's chosen setting/provision. Skills: During the unit students will gain the following skills: * Identify and describe relevant legislation, policies and codes of practice, social policy for promoting equality * Analyse legislation against recorded situations * Describe rights and responsibilities * Identify the effects of support offered to groups and individuals. Content: This unit concentrates on: * Legislation * Social policy * Purpose and role of equality and participation * Roles of organisations promoting equality and participation * Evaluation of previous reported incidents and case studies * Confidentiality vs. ethics * An analysis of working policies and procedures * A range of support available and evaluate effects. |