Unit 1
Promoting Quality Care
Exam Unit
Name: ......
Attitudes and Prejudices
Define the following terms:
Stereotype
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Prejudice
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Discrimination
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Types of discrimination:
Put the different types of discrimination a person may experience around the stick person
Write a list of how an individual might feel if they have been discriminated against. Aim for at least 5 words
How attitudes and prejudices are learnt: Socialisation
Define the different types of socialisation
Primary:
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Secondary (you need three examples for this):
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For each scenario give examples of how attitudes and prejudices are learned by both primary and secondary socialisation:
People with disabilities:
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People from different ethnic backgrounds
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How can a nursery ensure it does not encourage stereotypes for gender?
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Define the following and give examples:
Direct discrimination
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Indirect discrimination
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Empowerment
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If someone feels they have been discriminated against they may ‘seek redress’. Explain what this means:
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Who can individuals go to in order to seek redress? Try to give 5 examples
Rights and Responsibilities
Name one piece of legislation that...
- Protects women......
- Protects vulnerable adults......
- Protects ethnic minority groups......
- Protects older people......
- Protects people with disabilities......
- Protects children......
Key legislation
Equality Act
Remember this replaces the Race Relation Act, Disability Discrimination Act and Sex Discrimination Act. Learn this piece of legislation in detail and be prepared to adapt it to different situations
Key Features
Strengths/BenefitsWeaknesses/Problems
Sex Discrimination Act
Remember this has been replaced by the Equality Act
Key Features
Strengths/BenefitsWeaknesses/Problems
Disability Discrimination Act
Remember this has been replaced by the Equality Act
Key Features
Strengths/BenefitsWeaknesses/Problems
Race Relations Act
Remember this has been replaced by the Equality Act
Key Features
Strengths/BenefitsWeaknesses/Problems
Children Act
Key Features
Strengths/BenefitsWeaknesses/Problems
Mental Health Act
Key Features
Strengths/BenefitsWeaknesses/Problems
Access and Barriers
Describe the three ways in which individuals can access services
Self referral
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Professional referral
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Third party referral
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Barriers can lead to social exclusion by preventing individuals from accessing a service. Describe and give examples of the following barriers:
Physical
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Psychological
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Culture
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Language
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Financial
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Geographical
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Suggest ways in which these can be overcome:
Physical:......
Psychological:......
Culture:......
Language:......
Financial:......
Geographical:......
Care Values
Describe the following care values
Promoting Equality and Diversity
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Promoting Individual Rights and Beliefs
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Maintaining Confidentiality
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In what 4 circumstances is it ok for confidentiality to be broken?
How can an individual use the care values in their day to day practice?
Promoting Equality and Diversity
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Promoting Individual Rights and Beliefs
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Maintaining Confidentiality
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The Early Years Setting has different Care Values. Make sure you can describe each of the following and give examples of how an Early Years Worker would use these
Making the welfare of the child paramount
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Keeping the children safe and maintaining a healthy environment
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Working in partnership with parents/families
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Making sure that children are offered a range of experiences and activities that supports all
aspects of their development
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Valuing diversity
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Equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice
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Maintaining confidentiality
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Working with others
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Reflective practitioners
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How Organisations Promote Quality Care
Name the 5 components of an Equal Opportunities Policy
Describe how an Equal Opportunities Policy can be implemented. This means explaining your points
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Describe how an Equal Opportunities Policy can be monitored. This means explaining your points
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Describe how a job advert can meet Equal Opportunities policies
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Describe how an interview can ensure Equal Opportunities Policies are met
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Describe the following policies:
Confidentiality Policy
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Bullying policy
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Child protection policy
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Explain the benefits of having such policies in the workplace
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Describe the issues/problems that might exist when implementing policies
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Describe how organisations can help staff provide quality care
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Describe the problems organisations might face in ensuring all staff are providing quality care
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