Creating opportunities for children to vote for outcomes in their setting is a way of promoting democracy, one of the ‘British Values’.
Through voting, the children can be made to feel that their opinions are deemed as important by the adults and that they can have a say and make a difference. This can raise children’s self-confidence and give them a sense of ownership over their environment. Children in our nursery have voted for what they would like to see in our snack selection or what resources they would like to have in the continuous provision, for example.
Discussions can arise from the voting process where children are encouraged to listen to and respect other people’s opinions.
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