There is a chasm of difference between hearing what someone says to you and really listening to them. Deeply understanding someone’s experiences and listening with curiosity and empathy enables us to bring our focused attention to the person and their needs. Where change is needed, we can take action in an informed and inclusive manner.
The MANDELA model for Early Childhood Education and Care is a new framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which helps to place inclusivity at the heart of practice with babies, children, and families. It recognises the importance of relationships, and belonging, and ensuring environments reflect this. It also acknowledges that if we change the start of the journey, we can change educational outcomes for children that can impact across their life course.
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