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Promoting Equality & Diversity in Education Policy

This policy aims to improve community relations by educating children and young people about self-respect, respect for others, equality, and eliminating discrimination. It provides formal and non-formal opportunities to build relationships with those of different backgrounds and traditions.

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Promoting Equality & Diversity in Education Policy

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  1. COMMUNITY RELATIONS,EQUALITY & DIVERSITYIN EDUCATION POLICY SEELB Primary Principals 26th & 27th October 2011

  2. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy Background Review initiated by Minister June 2008 Working Group Established (17 Reps) Working Group Report June 2009 Education Committee Consulted Jan 2010 Public Consultation commenced 6 September 2010

  3. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy Policy premised on: Equality & human rights UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Commitments in Good Friday, St Andrews & Hillsborough agreements Changes in society & policy context

  4. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy Intended Recipients Primary Schools Post-Primary Schools Youth Settings Statutory early years settings Other early years settings – “strongly encouraged” to adopt CRED principles

  5. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy Policy Aim Contribute to improving relations between communities by educating children & young people to develop self respect, respect for others, promote equality & work to eliminate discrimination Provide formal & non-formal opportunities to build relationships with those of different backgrounds & traditions within resources available

  6. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy Policy Objectives Develop understanding & respect for rights, equality & diversity of all without discrimination Value & respect difference & engage positively with it Equip children/young people with required skills attitudes & behaviors

  7. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy Intended Outcomes Understand and respect rights, equality & diversity (incl linguistic diversity) of all Develop skills, attitudes & behaviours to value and respect difference and engage positively with it Based on set of core principles

  8. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy Key changes from CR Policy: Wider definition of Community Relations - all section 75 groups (not just two main communities) Reflects changed environment Reflects changes to curriculum

  9. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education Policy Key changes from CR Policy: Move away from dependency on external organisations Embed work within schools & youth settings Provide strong skills base for educators Within framework of existing policies

  10. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education CRED Website www.credni.org

  11. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education CRED Guidelines

  12. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education • Why a Guidance Document? • To line up the CRED policy with the curriculum and related policies • To support the change of focus away from ‘old’ concept of Community Relations to include Equality and Diversity • To provide support for engagement in unfamiliar and contentious work areas

  13. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education • Who is it guidance for? • Formal and Non Formal Education (Schools & Youth Work settings) • Management Committees, Advisory Committees, Boards of Governors • Strategic Managers – in Education Authorities • Operational Managers – Schools & Youth • Delivery staff – teachers and youth workers

  14. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education • Which specific settings? • Early years • Schools • Primary • Post Primary • Youth Work

  15. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education • Schools • Can promote CRED through: • Child Centred Provision • High Quality Learning and Teaching • Effective Leadership • A School Connected to its Local Community • Curriculum: • Requires schools to address issues around diversity & inclusion and to consider how people from differing traditions can live together • Aims to empower young people to make informed, responsible decisions

  16. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education • Primary Schools • Sits naturally (from Foundation to KS2) in “Personal Development and Mutual Understanding” • Strand 1: Personal Development and Health • Strand 2: Mutual Understanding in the Local and Global Community • Other Curriculum Areas: • Language and Literacy • The Arts • Religious Education • Physical Education

  17. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education • Measuring Success • A robust evaluation process is a key aspect of the policy • (Self) Evaluation should assess impact at 4 levels: • Reaction of participant • Increase of knowledge • Behavioural change • Results of the learning • QA Indicators will be included in Guidance • External monitoring of attitudes (e.g. NI Life and Times)

  18. Community Relations, Equality & Diversity In Education http://www.deni.gov.uk/cred_policy_doc1.pdf

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