GetWise - Equality and Diversity Policy

GetWise works in accordance with all relevant legislation, including:

• Equal Pay Act 1970 (Equal Value Amendment 1984)
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (Gender Reassignment Regulations 1999)
• Race Relations Act 1976
• Disability Discrimination Act 1986, Special Educational Needs & Disability Act 2001
• Sex Discriminations Act 1986
• Children Act 1989 and Children Act 2004
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• The Protection from Harassment Act 1997
• Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
• Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003
• Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
• Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
• Disability Discrimination Act 2005
• Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006

GetWise are, therefore, committed to equality of opportunity for all children and families. The staff believes that no child, individual or family, should be excluded from any activities on the grounds of age, gender, sexuality, class, means, disability, colour, ethnic origin, religion or belief.  GetWise aims to ensure that all who work in, or volunteer to help have an equal chance to do so.

ADMISSION

Our admission policy is on a fair system

EMPLOYMENT

The GetWise management will consider all applicants on their individual merits and will appoint, in their view, the most suitable person. No applicant will be rejected on the grounds of age, gender, sexuality, class, means, family status, disability, colour, ethnic origin, culture, religion or belief.

EMPLOYEES

All staff will be made aware of the GetWise Equality and Diversity Policy during their induction training and will receive regular training updates and assessments to ensure that they fully understand, agree and comply with it. Individual cases and concerns will be discussed at regular team meetings and additional support provided to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

FAMILIES

GetWise recognises that many different types of family successfully love and care for children.

CURRICULUM

All the children will be respected for their individuality and potential and they will be valued and nurtured. Activities and the use of equipment offer the children opportunities to develop in an environment free from prejudice and discrimination. Opportunities will be given to the children to explore, acknowledge and value similarities and differences between themselves and others.
Resources will be chosen to give the children a balanced view of the world and materials will be selected to help the children to develop their self-respect and to respect other people.

SPECIAL NEEDS

GetWise recognises the wide range of special needs of children and families and will consider what part it can play in meeting these needs.

DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOUR

Discriminatory behaviour is unacceptable. Our response will be sensitive to the feelings of the recipient and to help those responsible to understand and overcome their prejudices. Every member of staff and person coming into contact with us will be treated with respect at all times.

FOOD

Medical, cultural and dietary needs will be met.