Hi,
If you're struggling to come up with examples of how they promote positive outcomes for CYP, think about it in reverse. So what would happen if you didn't provide equal opportunities/chances for all children? If you only celebrated one culture? Would this have an impact on their self esteem or confidence, if they are very young this could imprint on them that they are wrong and you are right regarding their differences.
They all overlap and interlink as its quite common that if you are not providing equality, you are not promoting an inclusive practice etc. For example, perhaps you have a child in your care with a disability. You are not meeting their needs if you do not provide opportunities for that child to meet the same outcome as other children. Even though quite often with some disabilities it is inevitable that they may not be able to do such things as walking on a balance beam if they are in a wheelchair, it is inclusive practice if you provide other activities that would promote what they can do rather than not.
Another example could be a child with different beliefs or following another religion, it is vital that as a practitioner you know and celebrate them, rather than focusing on one. By doing this we can invite families in who have more knowledge on that religion, this benefits children, parents and the setting greatly as you are working in partnership and teaching the other children things they wouldn't know themselves, maybe even reducing prejudice and discriminatory ways in the future.
Of course, by promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and participation children are given the best start to life, offering a non judgemental place in which they are free to explore and learn. This ultimately helps them feel more secure to be able to develop effectively.
These also link into meeting the Every Child Matters Agenda and actively involving children into the setting, valuing their beliefs to better others.
Hope this helps a little
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