What's it all about?
Definition What it is not
Inclusion is about Inclusion is not giving everyone the
providing same opportunities so things are
opportunities for equal. It is not one-size-fits-all
everyone to feel approaches because that is the way
included in the service you do them.
and have adaptations
and modifications
made to allow for
equitable outcomes
Inclusion NQF
NQS -
for all. This includes 3.2.1 - Inclusive
environments
considering the needs 6.2.2 - Access and
of the children, participation
Considered in all
educators, families, elements
and individualising Approved
Learning
practices where
Framework -
necessary to support Principle - Equity,
inclusion. inclusion and high
expectations
How to achieve it
Children - Reflect on your practices and consider how they
support each individual child to succeed. Do some children
need modifications, additional information, visuals or other
tools?
Families - Reflect on your practices to consider whether all
families benefit or whether they create barriers or challenges
for some families because of their specific needs and
backgrounds?
Educators - Reflect on whether your expectations are
achievable for all and whether barriers exist?
When making decisions consider whether they negatively
impact anyone and how this can be individualised.
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