Teaching and the Law. Summarize the key aspects and current legislation requirements and codes relevant to your subject and the organisation.

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University Degree Education and Teaching

THEORY ASSESSMENT 2

1. Summarize the key aspects and current legislation requirements and codes relevant to your subject and the organisation. 250/350 words.

The current legislation requirement in the education sector has as a main objective to guaranty to all learners the opportunity to be educated in an inclusive and safe environment where they can develop their individual skills without fears or doubts. Gravells (2010) the codes of legislation are presented as the law guidelines that have to be taking in practice or me as a teacher and also are part of my contract when start to work in any education setting. Some of the main regulatory codes of practice are: Equality Act (2010), Data Protection Act (2003), Health and Safety Act (1974), Education Act (1970).Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006).It is possible also to list specific requirements relevant to my own subject, in this case the Especial Education Needs code of practice implement an effective policy about ensuring equality and supporting children with learning difficulties or disabilities.

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My aim as a teacher has go further rather than simply share and conduct information but to ensure that all learners has the same opportunity to develop ans access the knowledge. Children who are disabled or have special education needs must be included, valued and supported and it’s my duty to guaranty that reasonable adjustments are put in place for them like for example the implementation of a individual education plan. The SEN toolkit (2001) is a complete guide that describe the process and presages to follow in this cases.

The IEP (individual education plan) encourage me to reflect ...

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The IEP (individual education plan) encourage me to reflect about the specific strategies that has to be taken into account to provide the support that learners need, I aim is to develop a structure plan where healthy and safety can be guaranty and also to promote diversity. In the case of SEN is possible for me to make reasonable adjustments for better physical access to and around the setting and to require help from external services when is necessary. It is important always to remember that all learners have the right to be treat with respect and their personal data and sensitive information must be keep confidentially and use appropriately by the specifications of the law. Data Protection Act (2003).

To summarize the above, I would say that legislation in education has been made to guaranty safety, participation and equality however to have a positive impact in the learning process it will need from me, the commitment and responsibility to promote inclusive practices that encourage learners to value and respect other peoples' background and characteristics of each individual. The legislation is presented as the formal requirements but is up to me address then sensitively on my daily my job and to explore how can I help my class to progress and achieve their personal goals.

ANA MARIA GUTIERREZ PTLS 444 WORDS