ZEquality, Diversity, and Identity (Social Worker)

Target Group / Level

All Foster Carers and LBS Social Workers and similar roles in children’s social care.

Course Overview

This course will explore the importance of celebrating and promoting equality, diversity and the identity of children and young people in foster care. Participants will discuss and understand the effects of discrimination, prejudice and stereotyping; taking into consideration the legal framework and relevant legislation.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course participants will have: 
• Explored definitions (e.g. equality, diversity, discrimination, equality, prejudice, stereotyping and victimisation) 
• Have gained an understanding of the legislation and legal framework surrounding equality and diversity for looked after children and those being adopted. 
• Improved understanding about why it is important to provide care that provides equality of opportunity, embracing difference, including the child’s gender, sexuality, disability, ethnic origin, religious, cultural and linguistic background. 
• Be more aware of your own thoughts and feelings and how these affect your approach to working with difference 
• Explore the reasons why some people might discriminate. 
• Feel more confident in using skills to promote equalities throughout your practice. 
• Engaged in group work scenario's relating to discrimination and inequality and discussed how they would address these situations.