Nursery World - Teach racial tolerance early, says NCB

More information on pre-school children needs to be gathered to ensure the needs of all groups are met, including those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, emphasises a new book from the National Children's Bureau (NCB). Understanding Difference: The meaning of ethnicity for young lives by Nicola Madge brings together available information on the lives of young people in Britain. Its evidence aims to provide a basis for deliberations on how society should promote multiculturalism and move forward. The book stresses the role of the early years in developing attitudes and skills that lay the foundation for children's well-being, behaviour and achievements. This means encouraging positive attitudes towards 'diversity, differences and cultures'.

Understanding Difference: The meaning of ethnicity for young lives by Nicola Madge brings together available information on the lives of young people in Britain. Its evidence aims to provide a basis for deliberations on how society should promote multiculturalism and move forward. The book stresses the role of the early years in developing attitudes and skills that lay the foundation for children's well-being, behaviour and achievements. This means encouraging positive attitudes towards 'diversity, differences and cultures'.

The book states, 'Practitioners need to be aware of the legal requirements of equal opportunities in meeting the needs of children from all social, cultural and religious backgrounds, as well as for those for whom English is an additional language.

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