Equal Opportunities for girls and boys is promoted by the general environment of the Nursery which includes displays, the actions of staff with regard to language and learning and the use of appropriate resources. We acknowledge that there are boys and girls represented at the Nursery, but that access to learning activities is not dependent upon a particular gender.

We encourage children to explore in a positive way the differences and diversity of people by ensuring that positive images are reflected in posters, books, artefacts, toys, dolls and models. This includes materials which explore social experiences such as bereavement, separation, starting school and disability.

We monitor our practice relating to standards for child care and education and are visited by assessors. Full time staff will have their practice monitored by external agencies such as Social Services and Ofsted. We attend training and have access to resources to increase our knowledge of diverse cultures. We monitor equipment purchased to assist learning and consider if such materials reflect a multi-cultural and multi-faith society. (Photographic and curriculum evidence of activities presented to children to celebrate diversity is available at Garden Cottage Nursery).

Most importantly, we monitor the reaction of children to the activities presented and adjust our approach when it is felt necessary to emphasise particular features that promote equal opportunity.

Garden Cottage Nursery follows the Code of Practice for Children with Special Education Needs (SEN). The Nursery endeavours to identify children with special needs and supports parents in locating appropriate individuals and agencies for support. Our method of observation, record keeping and assessment, which operates in conjunction with parents, enables us to monitor children's needs and progress on an individual basis.

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