Friday, August 30, 2019
Current Legislation Essay
Introduction As a teacher I must ensure that current legislative requirements are met. Gravells (2008) states that there is legislation that applies to the entire lifelong learning sector. There are also areas of legislation that apply to particular courses. This paper explains the general areas relevant to me and the areas I must also consider in teaching Business Administration and Planning. Legislation Relevant to the Lifelong Learning Sector General Legislation Although ECM refers to learners to the age of 19, OFSTED applies it to the performance of FE colleges. The Protection of Children Act 1999 legislates that teachers must have current Enhanced Disclosure checks by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). The Copyright Design and Patents Act 1988 and The Data Protection Act 1998 also apply. Human Rights, Diversity and Equality The six areas of diversity in law are disability, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation and religion / belief. Discrimination is forbidden in these areas by legislation including: â⬠¢Sex Discrimination Act 1975 â⬠¢Race Relations Act 1976 (amended 2000) â⬠¢Human Rights Act 1998 â⬠¢Equal Opportunities Act 2004 â⬠¢DDA ââ¬â Disability & Discrimination Act 1995 â⬠¢DDA Part 4 Code of Practice 1995 â⬠¢SENDA ââ¬â Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 Health and Safety Petty (2009) confirms that the sector has a responsibility to provide a safe environment for learners. This is also where specific needs for specific courses arise. Generally, the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, RIDDOR ââ¬â Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 and the Management of the Health & Safety at Work Act always apply. For Business Administration and Planning The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 is an example of HSE legislation relevant to my own area. Conversely the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and COSHH ââ¬â Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 do not apply to my work. Codes of Practice I am also responsible for fulfilling responsibilities prescribed in Codes of Practice. For example, I must register with the Institute for Learning and comply with their Code of Professional Practice (2009). Colleges may also have Codes of Practice to which I must comply. References Gravells, A. (2008) Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector 3rd ed. Exeter: Learning Matters. Francis and Gould (2009) ââ¬ËAchieving Your PTLLS Award ââ¬â A Practical Guideââ¬â¢. London. Sage Publications Limited. Department for Children, Schools and Families (2004) ââ¬ËEvery Child Matters: Change for Childrenââ¬â¢ [online] UK: Available from http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/ [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (2004). ââ¬ËChildren Act 2004ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2004/pdf/ukpga_20040031_en.pdf [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (1999). ââ¬ËProtection of Children Act 1999ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1999/pdf/ukpga_19990014_en.pdf [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (1988) ââ¬ËThe Copyright Design and Patents Act 1988ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1988/ukpga_19880048_en_1.htm [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (1998) ââ¬ËThe Data Protection Act 1998ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/ukpga_19980029_en_1 [Accessed 4 February 2010] Petty, G (2009) Teaching Today 4th ed. Cheltenham. Nelson Thornes Office of Public Sector Information (1975) ââ¬ËSex Discrimination Act 1975ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (2000) ââ¬ËRace Relations Act 1976 (amended 2000)ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (1998) ââ¬ËHuman Rights Act 1998ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (2004) ââ¬ËEqual Opportunities Act 2004ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (1995) ââ¬ËDDA ââ¬â Disability & Discrimination Act 1995ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (1995) ââ¬ËDDA Part 4 Code of Practice 1995ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (2001) ââ¬ËSENDA ââ¬â Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (1974) ââ¬ËHealth & Safety at Work Act 1974ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (1995) ââ¬ËReporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (1999) ââ¬ËManagement of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1999ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Office of Public Sector Information (1992) ââ¬ËThe Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992ââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.opsi.gov.uk/advanced-search/index [Accessed 4 February 2010] Institute for Learning (2009) ââ¬ËCode of Professional Practiceââ¬â¢. Available from http://www.ifl.ac.uk/professional-standards/code-of-professional-practice [Accessed 4 February 2010]
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