30 May 2002
'We all belong together and all of us are in the same
society,' says Shubi Raymond, Haringey's advisory teacher for inclusion in the
early years. 'The principles are the same...
30 May 2002
Ask yourself these ten questions to help you evaluate
your setting's approach to special educational needs 1. Does your setting make
it clear that it is positive about children with...
30 May 2002
Parents of children with special needs may have
experienced many different kinds of rejection. It is important to be welcoming.
'It is good practice to gather as much information as...
30 May 2002
One early excellence centre is setting an example for
the foundation stage, as Julian Grenier finds The thinking behind Ashbrow
Infant and Nursery School's new Early Years Unit is explained...
30 May 2002
The youngest children in the education system are the
most in need of stability and consistency. Yet most three-to six-year-olds
experience multiple transitions from one setting to another. Some may...
30 May 2002
Evaluate your transition arrangements for children in
the Foundation Stage by asking yourself these ten questions: 1 .Do children
have consistency? Practitioners can work to maintain core features through the...
30 May 2002
Language use is not a special need at this early
excellence centre, says Julian Grenier Sheffield Children's Centre is in the
heart of Britain's fourth largest city, but staff are...
30 May 2002
Early learning goals The early learning goals require
settings to:
30 May 2002
Ask yourself these ten questions to assess whether your
setting helps children who speak English as an additional language. 1 Can you
see languages other than English as soon as...
30 May 2002
This Early Excellence Centre has a well-developed
system for sharing its ideas, as Julian Grenier found Val Buckett, the head
teacher of Pembury House Centre for Childhood in Tottenham, London,...