Diversity and Cultural Competence

To gain a better understanding of diversity and cultural competence to support improved confidence, practice and communication.

• Discuss what is meant by the term ‘diversity’
• Consider positive approaches and attitudes to diversity for yourselves and the children you support.
• Exploring our diverse and multi-cultural society.
• Explore what we mean by ‘cultural competence’ and why it is important as a foster or kinship carer, and in a social role.
• Consider the importance of using current language, and how language changes and develops.
• Appropriately care for children from different backgrounds
• Supporting children to develop strategies to deal with racism and other forms of cultural bias.