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Understand how policies and procedures inform equality, diversity and inclusive practice

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In this tutorial you will learn:

That government departments decide on national policy in their own particular area of coverage and produce research and guidance documents
That settings are responsible for implementing new legislation
That Ofsted is responsible for ensuring childcare settings are compliant with legislation

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Write a reflective account about the resources you provide in your setting that promote positive images of inclusion.
Click on the icon to the left to visit the website of the Advisory Council for the Education of Romany and Other Travellers.
Click on the icon to the left to read 'All of Us: Inclusion Checklist for Settings' produced by the charity Kids
Borrow and read a copy of 'Inclusion and Diversity in the Early Years (Early Childhood Essentials) by Anne Rodgers and Dr Elaine Wilmot (2011 Practical Pre-School Books).
Take time to make yourself familiar with the various cultures, unique needs, dietary requirements and special needs for each child in your room. Make a note of your findings and take some time to research them, using the internet, any books or leaflets at your setting or in the local library, the knowledge of your colleagues and, most importantly, the parents of the children themselves.

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