Children's Residential Care
Equality, Diversity and Cultural Competence in Children's Homes
Supporting children from diverse backgrounds including different ethnicities, religions, sexualities, gender identities, and disabilities. Covers the Equality Act 2010, culturally competent care, promoting identity and belonging for looked-after children, anti-discriminatory practice, and supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
What You'll Learn
- The Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics in residential childcare
- Cultural competence: understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds
- Promoting identity, belonging, and cultural heritage in residential care
- Supporting LGBTQ+ young people in residential settings
- Anti-discriminatory practice in day-to-day care
- Specific needs of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Who This Course Is For
All residential childcare workers and managers committed to providing inclusive and culturally competent care.
CQC Quality Statement Mapping
This course supports evidence for the following CQC Single Assessment Framework quality statements:
- Ofsted Quality Standard 1 - The quality of care
- Ofsted Quality Standard 2 - Children's wishes and feelings
Certificate of Completion
On completion, you'll receive a CPD-accredited certificate of completion with a unique verification code. This certificate can be added to your CPD portfolio and presented as evidence of competency during CQC inspections.