Gravells, A. and Simpson, S. (2012) Equality and Diversity in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Second Edition) Exeter: Learning Matters: UK

Rose, R., Howley, M. (2007) The practical guide to special education needs in inclusive primary classrooms London: Paul Chapman

Tummons, J (2011) Assessing Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Third Edition) Exeter: Learning Matters

All of the above are available as ebooks through Staffordshire University Library

http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/

http://www.tes.co.uk/

Staffordshire University Blackboard: https://blackboard.staffs.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp

Staffordshire University Media Library http://medialibrary.staffs.ac.uk/: Films of teaching and learning in various contexts, with Ofsted style analysis.

Where applicable, the most recent Ofsted report for the learner¿s organisation. Available from www.ofsted.gov.uk

Where applicable, the learner's organisation's equality/inclusion policy.

Academic education journals such as:

Oxford Review of Education
London Review of Education
Gender and Education
Cambridge Journal of Education
British Journal of Sociology of Education
British Educational Research Journal Educational Studies
Educational Research
Journal of Education Policy

All of the above are available online through Staffordshire University library

Tutor input will focus on key equality legislation in relation to the responsibilities of the education organisation and the professional practitioner.

The learner will consider how equality and diversity can be advanced in terms of their own practice and within their organisation.

Learners will then evaluate the extent to which their current assessment strategies promote or hinder achievement of learners and then consider what changes could be made to ensure that every learner achieves to the best of their ability

This module will incorporate the following:
1) Key safeguarding and equality legislation
2) Principles and purposes of assessment
3) Strategies for identifying issues relating to safeguarding & equality
4) Consideration of how safeguarding, equality and diversity can be advanced within personal professional practice and the whole organisation

Assessment 3000 words 100%

A review of key issues, legislation and policies relating to safeguarding, equality and diversity in terms of the learner’s practice. The review should demonstrate the extent to which the learner and their organisation take account of the impact of types of abuse and legislative advances within safeguarding, equality and diversity and inclusion. The importance of inter-agency cooperation should also be included. (LO1, LO2 & LO3) (3000 words)

1. Identify key professional responsibilities in relation to advancing equality and diversity
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

2. Evaluate own role in advancing equality and diversity
Reflection
Analysis

3. Critically analyse and evaluate strategies to promote inclusive practice and safeguarding.
Analysis
Application