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

Mary Dickins is an early years consultant (All Together Consultancy/London Met. University)

'Inclusion is a process of identifying, understanding and breaking down barriers to participation and belonging'

Early Childhood Forum (2003)

There is no doubt that poverty and social inequalities in childhood have profound effects on the health of children. The poorer the child, the more likely they are to have health problems and increased rates of disability and ill-health. We know that the health of the mother has a profound effect on the health of her children and that this impact continues through life. We also know there are stark differences in poverty rates according to ethnic group, with poverty highest for Bangladeshis, Pakistanis and Black Africans, but also above average for Caribbean, Indian and Chinese people.

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