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Whether for educators, parents, or young readers, these titles support meaningful conversations around diversity and inclusion in formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"disability-and-inclusion-in-early-years-education-9781138638273","title":"Disability and Inclusion in Early Years Education","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisability and Inclusion in Early Years Education\u003c\/em\u003e supports practitioners in understanding and implementing inclusive practice relating to disability in early years education. Offering a detailed explanation of recent developments in the field, such as the 2015 SEND Code of Practice, it provides straightforward and accessible guidance on implementing the crucial procedures that help to promote good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore broadly, the book provides guidance on creating a fully inclusive early years environment that will support all children, focusing on high-incidence needs around communication, behaviour and learning. Chapters offer a wealth of practical tools and strategies to support the inclusion of children with disabilities more effectively, covering key topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssessment, early identification and individualised learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorking with parents, carers and families\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe key role of picture books\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultisensory approaches to learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupporting behaviour and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis text will be valuable reading for all early years practitioners and students who want to promote the inclusion of children with SEND in mainstream provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605600616684,"sku":"9781138638273","price":306.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138638273-disability-and-inclusion-in-early-years-education.jpg?v=1778134560"},{"product_id":"lgbt-diversity-and-inclusion-in-early-years-education-by-deborah-price-9781138814097","title":"LGBT Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren and families come in all shapes and sizes, as do members of staff. \u003ci\u003eLGBT Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education\u003c\/i\u003e will support practitioners in thinking about LGBT issues in relation to their early years practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt examines the history of equalities legislation and the diversity of families with LGBT members alongside pragmatic advice to ensure that all children, families and staff feel welcomed and celebrated in the early years setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers realistic advice and practical guidance, which results from years of first-hand experience in the early years sector. The chapters explore key topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA brief history of legislation in the UK in regard to LGBT diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGood practice with children and families\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLGBT diversity in an early years work environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eResourcing for equality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding case studies, reading lists and links to useful websites and organisations, this book will be valuable reading for all early years practitioners and students that want to promote an inclusive environment for the children in their care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606356213996,"sku":"9781138814097","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e04c12451ee9dd793793fff29351853e.jpg?v=1778192164"},{"product_id":"poverty-and-inclusion-in-early-years-education-by-mark-cronin-9781138201491","title":"Poverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoverty and Inclusion in Early Years Education\u003c\/em\u003e will help practitioners to understand the experiences of young children who are living in poverty. It examines the potentially devastating impact of poverty and social exclusion on children’s chances in later life, and considers recent policy and practice reforms which have recognised the critical role played by early years settings and practitioners in guaranteeing a secure foundation for children’s future attainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the historical, political and legal aspects of policy on poverty and social exclusion, before offering guidance on how practitioners can help to address the inequalities caused by poverty and break the cycle of deprivation. Chapters go on to address the practicalities of working with children, families and agencies to create an inclusive early years environment, and focus on issues including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003edeveloping effective partnerships with families\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ecollaborating with outside agencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eencouraging awareness of different socio-economic backgrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith case studies, reflective questions and further reading included throughout to help the reader to apply the ideas to their own practice, the book will be an invaluable resource for early years practitioners, students, and all those wishing to promote social inclusion and tackle the impact of social exclusion and poverty in early years settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607387685100,"sku":"9781138201491","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138201491-poverty-and-inclusion-in-early-years-education.jpg?v=1778164071"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-early-years.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}