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Final draft Feb 2010 Title Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people 3 2 Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity 1.2 Explain the importance of promoting the rights of all children and young people to participation and equality of access 1.3 Explain the importance and benefits of valuing and promoting cultural diversity in work with children and young people 1.4 Interact with children and young people in a way that values diversity and respects cultural, religious and ethnic differences 1.5 Demonstrate ways of applying the principles of equality, diversity and antidiscriminatory†¦show more content†¦the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate) STL18 Support pupils’ learning activities STL23 Plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities under the direction o f a teacher STL38 Support children with disabilities or special educational needs and their families (CCLD 321) Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people (level 3) final draft Feb 2010 Page 2 of 4 FinalShow MoreRelatedExplain Ways in Which Children and Young People Can Experience Prejudice and Discrimination.863 Words   |  4 PagesExplain ways in which children and young people can experience prejudice and discrimination. 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