In the early years, young learners are offered a wide range of opportunities that enhance their learning, develop their knowledge and understanding and help them to make connections between their life experiences.
Throughout the early years, practitioners are concerned with the development of self-esteem, communication and co-operation skills. All three of these provide the foundations for the future development of the key concepts of the global dimension.
Young learners become aware of their connections with different people and groups and how these inter-relate, for example, home and their early years setting. Through excellent and varied provision in their settings, they can develop a greater awareness of the diversity of peoples, places, cultures, languages and religions.
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