Ethnic descent
Indicate to which ethnic group or combination of groups applicants belong. For example, black Jamaican/Carribbean, black
Pakistani, white English/Scottish. The terms "Caucasian", "Mongoloid" and "Negroid" are examples of imprecise biological
race categorisations and should not be used.
Nationality
This refers primarily to citizenship and is not the same as ethnicity. Information about nationality is required under Adoption
Agencies Regulations 1983 (England and Wales) and Adoption Agencies (Scotland) Regulations 1996.
8 Valuing diversity
For each applicant: What is each applicant's understanding of Britain as a "multiracial/multicultural" society? How is this
reflected/demonstrated in their present lifestyle? How will they help a black/minority ethnic child cope with racism? How will
they help a white child develop a positive view of Britain as a multiracial/multicultural society?
How‑does each partner view the ethnicity and culture of the other?
What does this family understand about the impact upon children of discrimination and racism? How does the applicant
promote and adopt an anti‑racist approach to parenting? How is this (or will this be) demonstrated? How do any children of
this household perceive this?
