Dream A Little Dream Soft Play
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Equalities Policy
Last updated: July 19, 2023
Introduction
At Dream A little Dream Soft Play we are committed to equal opportunities in the delivery of the service and as a result welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010. Detailed information on the Governments Equality Act 2010 is available on the Government's equality webpage.
We believe that children and adults should be treated fairly regardless of race, religion or ability. We believe that all children and adults should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential regardless of their identity, background or circumstance. This applies no matter what they think or say, what type of family they come from, what languages they speak, what their parents do, whether they are male, female or non-binary, whether they have a disability or whether they are rich or poor. Everyone child or adult has the right to be valued and listened to when using the service.
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We act in accordance with all relevant equality legislation and guidance relating to race, gender, disability and employment to ensure that discrimination is eliminated and that equality of opportunity is promoted.
We are committed to creating a community that recognises difference within society and celebrates the different backgrounds we all as individuals come from. By promoting a culture of promoting equality we create a sense of belonging for all who use our services. We recognise that equality will only be achieved by the whole community working together - our children, adults, staff and service providers.
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We see all children, their parents and carers, and staff as of equal value:
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Whatever their age
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Whether or not they are disabled
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Whatever their gender and gender identity
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Whatever their marital status
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Whether they are currently pregnant or have recently given birth
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Whatever their ethnicity, culture, national origin or national status
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Whatever their religious and non-religious affiliation or faith background
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Whatever their sexual orientation
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We recognise and respect difference
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We recognise that treating people equally does not necessarily involve treating them all the same. We recognise that our policies, procedures and packages must not discriminate but must take account of diversity and the kinds of barriers and disadvantage that children, parents/carers or staff may face in relation to their protected characteristics.
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We foster positive attitudes and relationships, and a shared sense of cohesion and belonging
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​We intend that our policies, procedures and packages should promote: positive attitudes and interaction between groups and communities different from each other as well as an absence of harassment, victimisation and discrimination in relation to any protected characteristic.
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We aim to reduce and remove inequalities and barriers that already exist
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We intend that our policies, procedures and packages avoid or minimise any possible negative impacts and we aim to reduce inequalities that exist between groups and communities different from each other.
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Protected Characteristics
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It is against the law to discriminate against someone because of:
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Legal Context
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