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

By Mary Dickins, 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 are many families and children in the UK today who, for a variety of reasons, do not feel safe. While early years settings may be powerless to diminish real risk factors and threats that exist in the local and wider environment, they should seek to ensure that everyone feels emotionally and physically safe within their provision. An inclusive setting is one that takes collective responsibility for safeguarding children and also building trust and ensuring a sense of belonging, safety and security for each individual within its boundaries.

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