I started my teacher training course in 1988. I consider that to be a year of shame for the UK. It’s when the infamous Clause 28 was passed into law, stating that local authorities “shall not intentionally promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality” or “promote the teaching in any maintained …
A LIGHT-HEARTED LOOK AT EQUALITY IN PRACTICE THROUGH THE EYES OF A SETTING MANAGER… When you arrive at your setting you stick your head into each room to welcome staff in for the day and check everyone is happy with their roles and responsibilities. You notice that the picture board is looking a little sparse …
I am a heterosexual male. I struggled with how to start this article, but, I struggled with how to establish context. I am aware, that for many, a heterosexual individual writing in this publication may seem unusual. However, we have a very important role in fighting for equality and an end to oppression. Most LGBTQAI+ …
We need to be aware of how we use language describing gender. Terminology changes over the years and the most inclusive way to acknowledge this is to ask the person what language they would like us to use to describe their gender. Commonly used terms are explored below. Lesbian – a woman who is sexually …
Originally published on the blogsite, Activism in Early Years – Guidance on Inclusive Early Years Practice, we are sharing Fifi’s most recent blog where she at if we need to shift our aim to creating a gender inclusive environment, we can focus on active learning and changes needed in order to recognise and value gender …
Sharing the recent article from Parenta written by Tamsin Grimmer where she explores what diversity means and how this can be celebrated in practice. READ NOW
Originally published on the blogsite, Activism in Early Years – Guidance on Inclusive Early Years Practice, we are sharing Fifi’s most recent blog where she looks at what Equity is as opposed to Equality, why need to understand the difference and how we cannot treat all children the same, quite simply because they are not …
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Who am I….? “So, what are you?” “When did you start being gay?” “I thought you liked men?” “Are you gay?” Let’s just stop here. First and foremost, in answering who I am, I am Claire Francis. I have worked in early years as a practitioner for 10 years, developing a huge passion for early …
Originally published on the blogsite, Activism in Early Years – Guidance on Inclusive Early Years Practice, we are sharing this celebrated blog by Fifi around the influence and responsibilities that Early Years Practitioners can have on children with a view to teaching them inclusion, but how so many don’t really understand prejudice as they have …
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Originally published on Kim’s Blog site: Sparkling Pre-School and Childcare – A pre-school manager’s journal, we are sharing Kim’s short blog around her experience and thoughts on dealing with LGBTQ+ parents, her first encounters, how she has evolved and how important it is that we all look at our practice to ensure we are fully …
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