Inclusive Principles

¬ Assume that most things are possible with enough creative commitment

¬ Make sure you know  the children`s needs and interests: build activities around them as well as adapting existing things  so they can be included

¬ Collect ideas from the children themselves ,of what they can door how they can be adapted

¬ Have discussions about how to include them in activities , taking into account any impairments they may have.

¬  Beware  of adapting\ labelling activities  for children with visual  or multi sensory impairments.

¬ Always offer  a range of activities

¬ Consider how you want to handle the reality that ther may be some activities which not all children can take part in.

¬ Aim to make  as much as possible available  to everyone and ensure there are attractive  alternatives available

¬ Allowing (but not compelling) children to watch other may be quite legitimate  , but be careful not to force them to be included as this is not inclusion.

¬ Working in pairs or groups can foster inclusion – but be aware of competitive activities where the child who acts slowly may cause resentment amongst their team.

 

¬  Whole group tasks \ achievments can foster inclusion.