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A guide to promoting gender equality - Gender equality support

More resources than ever are available to help you evaluate and promote gender equality in your setting. Hannah Crown has a round-up

Resources, training and awards

Scottish charity Zero Tolerance’s general guide to preventing gender stereotyping in the early years is a good starting point (https://bit.ly/2RaSAfz), while its 2018 report, Gender equal play in early learning and childcare, was co-produced by the Scottish Care Inspectorate. Reports and posters on play, healthy relationships and parents’ attitudes are also available on its website (https://bit.ly/2rKbIqc).

An early-years focused guide to recruiting men has just been produced by the Men in the Early Years (MITEY)campaign. Led by the Fatherhood Institute, MITEY (https://miteyuk.org)aims to increase the number of men working in early years settings, as well as provide support. It also runs an annual conference and training.

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