Mo's Montessori

Inclusion & Statement Policy 10 | Policies & Procedures core PrinciPles Mo's Montessori actively seeks to support learning and participation that does not hinder or exclude children or groups of children. This means that equality of opportunity must be a reality for all children attending the service. This is achieved by using a child-centred equality and diversity approach to create an inclusive learning environment. core PrinciPles of This sTraTegy are: Work in partnership with parents. Support children's ability, identity, cultural background and sense of belonging. Support children to become respectful of difference. Foster each child's critical thinking in order to confront bias and discrimination. Implement a curriculum that meets the individual needs and emerging interests of the child under Siolta: The National Quality Framework (2006) and Aistear: The National Curriculum Framework (2009). Respond to children's diverse and individual learning needs and styles through an emerging curriculum. Support continual development for all early childhood practitioners, so as to ensure that they are trained in an equality and diversity approach to providing care and education to all. early childhood PracTiTioners work To ensure The following: Children feel secure and know that their contributions are valued. Children know they belong and are valued as unique individuals. All children's cultural backgrounds are respected and valued. Children feel strong and confident about their identity. Children are taught in groupings that allow them all to experience success. Children use materials that reflect a range of social and cultural backgrounds. Children have a common curriculum experience that allows for a range of different learning styles. Children are encouraged to participate fully, having particular regard for and being cognisant of children with a variety of abilities. If a child uses an aid or assistive technology to communicate, that the device is used solely for this purpose.

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