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We are going to explore physical activity at home and what it means for young children, whilst offering some ways to overcome barriers for those who might not be able to access outdoor spaces as easily as others.

This learning workout will explore some of the ways we can create a more inclusive environment for children who are care-experienced and how we can best support them from a young age.

The experiences of service children are very individual due to the specific nature of their involvement in the service. Service children are more likely to face barriers to accessing education throughout their first 25 years of life.

Early education and care provisions provide a unique space to develop language proficiency and all professionals should be equipped to support children for whom English is not their native language. 

Road safety is a huge part of our daily lives, whether we travel by car or not. Being aware of our surroundings and having an appreciation for safe practice is not only an integral skill for life beyond the early years but also promotes other essential skills that we are constantly looking to consolidate, such as looking, listening and general awareness too.  

Let’s take a look at what we mean by an unconscious bias and some of the ways this might be exhibited.

Black History Month is a great opportunity for nurseries to celebrate diversity, culture and achievement. It’s important to keep things fun, engaging and age-appropriate by focusing on stories, music, food and creativity that children can relate to. The aim is not just to mark one month, but to create a setting where all children feel represented and valued every day.

Some children and their families, can be put at a ‘dis’advantage when faced with barriers to accessing high-quality early education and care provision.  These barriers can contribute to a widening attainment gap, which is the difference in educational outcomes between children from more and less affluent backgrounds.