We have a long way to go in our thinking before true inclusion of the disabled can be achieved, writes Mary Dickins
I have spent much of the past year travelling around the country meeting and running workshops for early years special educational needs co-ordinators (EY SENCOs) and other early years professionals. I have encountered individuals who were enthusiastic and equal to the task. I have been greatly encouraged by some of the excellent practice that is being developed.
But I have also met many early years workers who were lacking in confidence and felt confused about the demands of the roles they have assumed. Included in this category were some EY SENCOs who do not have disabled children currently attending their settings and little immediate expectation of having any.
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