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Inclusion & Statement Policy www.mosmontessori.ie | 9 1. inClusion PoliCY Mo's Montessori's mission is to value the ability, individuality and cultural background of all children by providing each child with the opportunities they need to reach their full potential as active learners within an inclusive culture. At Mo's Montessori, we achieve care and inclusion in education by continually reviewing an anti-bias approach that is implemented by the early childhood service, and by working in partnership with families, children and the early childhood team, both individually through reflective practice, and in consultation with children and their families, so as to ensure that the education and care provided is fully inclusive of all children, families and agencies that attend and use our service. The eThos of our service Mo's Montessori will ensure an inclusive culture, recognising that every child is an individual and has their own learning style. Mo's Montessori believes that all children are unique, but share many similarities, thus promoting equality and diversity throughout the early childhood service. Mo's Montessori will promote and nurture the identity of each child attending the service and ensure that their emotional and physical well-being is of paramount importance at all times. Policy sTaTemenT This policy represents the agreed principles and commitments for inclusion, in line with the Early Childhood Care and Education National Inclusion Charter. Mo's Montessori early childhood service will implement this policy to support and develop an inclusive environment for children and adults within our early childhood service. 'inclusion' refers To: A process involving a programme, curriculum or education environment where each child is welcomed and included on equal terms, can feel they belong and can progress to his/her full potential in all areas of development (National Childcare Strategy 2006-2010). role of The inclusion co-ordinaTor The Inclusion Co-ordinator within our service is Maureen Phelan.