Mo's Montessori

Inclusion & Statement Policy www.mosmontessori.ie | 11 resPonsibiliTies of managemenT and early childhood PracTiTioners aT mo's monTessori All families and children are encouraged to participate, accessing learning experiences through the curriculum on offer. At Mo's Montessori service, we promote children's individual learning according to their stage of development in line with the Child Care Act, 1991; Children Care (Pre-school Services) (No.2) Regulations 2016; Disability Act 2005; Equal Status Acts 2000-2012; the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, with particular attention to Articles 29 and 30; and Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children, 2011. admissions Policy Please see the Mo's Montessori Admissions Policy, included in your handbook for parents which contains all policies and procedures for the admissions to/ enrolment in the service. working in ParTnershiP wiTh ParenTs As children and families are the most knowledgeable about their background, culture, language and physical and developmental needs, Mo's Montessori will ensure that families are consulted when developing and implementing policy. An effective diversity and equality approach will ensure that ability and diversity are recognised and celebrated, and that discrimination, inequality and exclusion are addressed. dealing wiTh discriminaTory incidenTs: The first step in handling incidents involving discrimination is to recognise and acknowledge what is happening. All children need to know that name-calling or physically hurting someone is unacceptable. Discuss with the children in a democratic and sensitive manner that name- calling or physically hurting someone is unacceptable. When an incident occurs ( hurtful remarks made by one child to another), both children learn from the incident. Refer back to the rules of the service where appropriate. Always determine the real reason for incidents involving exclusion or conflict. It may not be a discriminatory incident, so be careful not to make assumptions.

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