Equality Diversity and Inclusion Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the 'Prevent' duty for schools and teachers?
Answer: To prevent pupils from being drawn into terrorism or extremism by promoting British values and identifying those who may be at risk
The Prevent duty (Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015) requires schools to have due regard to the need to prevent pupils from being drawn into terrorism or extremism.
What is a 'protected characteristic' under the Equality Act 2010 and how many are there?
Answer: Nine characteristics including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, and sexual orientation
The Equality Act 2010 defines nine protected characteristics, providing legal protection from discrimination for individuals who share these attributes.
What is 'gender stereotyping' and how can it affect pupil attainment and subject choices?
Answer: Assumptions about what boys and girls are naturally suited for, which can influence teacher expectations, subject choices, and limit pupils' potential
Gender stereotypes (e.g. girls aren't good at maths; boys don't enjoy reading) can lower teacher expectations, discourage certain subject choices, and create self-limiting beliefs in pupils.
What does PSHE stand for and why is it important for equality and inclusion?
Answer: Personal, Social, Health and Economic education
PSHE covers health, relationships, economics and social issues, providing a vehicle for developing pupils understanding of equality, diversity, identity, rights and responsibilities.
How should a teacher respond to a homophobic comment made by a pupil in class?
Answer: Address it immediately, clearly state it is unacceptable, explain the impact, and follow the school's equality/behaviour policy
Teachers have a legal and professional duty to challenge all forms of discriminatory language immediately, consistently and educatively - silence implies acceptance.
What is 'social mobility' and what role do schools play in promoting it?
Answer: The ability of individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to achieve better educational and life outcomes, which schools can support through high expectations and targeted support
Social mobility refers to movement between socioeconomic groups across generations; schools are one of the most powerful vehicles for improving life chances for disadvantaged pupils.