Nursery World - A Unique Child: A-Z of inclusive practice

By Mary Dickins, early years consultant (All Together Consultancy/London Met. University)

Successful inclusive practice requires effective teamwork in order to develop and flourish.

In order for teams to be successful, collaboration and co-operation will be vital. Team members need to share the same values and vision. Individual strengths must be valued and utilised, and members will need to listen to each other effectively. A well-motivated and dynamic team usually enjoys challenges and demonstrates a willingness to solve problems as they arise.

Government legislation and guidance, including the SEN Code of Practice and Every Child Matters, promote working across agencies in a proactive and 'seamless' manner, and so creating a wider team that is working in the best interests of the individual child. Against this backdrop the creation of an effective team calls for sensitive and creative management and leadership.

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