Principles
Our bodies remind us of our differences as well as our similarities. Practitioners, therefore, need to heed the principle of inclusion and their own perspective on ethnicity, gender and disability before embarking on the topic.
The principles outlined in the QCA's Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage state clearly that 'practitioners should ensure that all children feel included, secure and valued' and that 'no child should be excluded or disadvantaged because of ethnicity, culture or religion, home language, family background, special educational needs, disability, gender or ability.'
Ethnicity
Issues surrounding ethnicity are more likely to provoke thought and action among practitioners in a multicultural setting, yet even here 'institutionalised' understanding may still predominate.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
