Fairness, Equality and Equity

Personal & Social DevelopmentEmpathy & Social AwarenessAges 7–9

Understand what fairness means and why it matters — recognising that fair doesn't always mean equal (everyone getting the same) but can mean equitable (everyone getting what they need), and applying this understanding in group situations

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Explain when the same support and fair access differ.

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partial: Understand what fairness means and why it matters — recognising that fair doesn't always mean equal (everyone getting the same) but can mean equitable (everyone getting what they need), and applying this understanding in group situations
Scenario justification only; real accommodation decisions and group outcomes remain conditional.
partial: Explain the difference between treating everyone the same and treating everyone fairly
Scenario justification only; real accommodation decisions and group outcomes remain conditional.
partial: Give an example of a situation where equal treatment wouldn't be fair
Scenario justification only; real accommodation decisions and group outcomes remain conditional.
partial: Apply fairness thinking when sharing resources or making group decisions
Scenario justification only; real accommodation decisions and group outcomes remain conditional.
partial: If a child with a broken arm gets extra time to finish a task at school, can {{name}} explain why that's fair even though other children don't get extra time?
Scenario justification only; real accommodation decisions and group outcomes remain conditional.

Scenario justification only; real accommodation decisions and group outcomes remain conditional.

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Explain the difference between treating everyone the same and treating everyone fairly
Give an example of a situation where equal treatment wouldn't be fair
Apply fairness thinking when sharing resources or making group decisions

“If a child with a broken arm gets extra time to finish a task at school, can your child explain why that's fair even though other children don't get extra time?”

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Type: Conceptual
Subject: Personal & Social Development
Domain: Empathy & Social Awareness
Age range: Ages 7–9

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