Date: Thu, May 18, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The training falls under the Access and Inclusion Model, which as you know, supports children with disabilities to reap the full benefits of free pre-school education. Level 1 of AIM sets out to foster and embed a strong culture of inclusion to support all children’s maximum participation in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme.

AIM - Equality and Diversity Guidelines Training - All 4 dates must be attended. 

18th May (2pm to 7pm),

25th May, (6.30pm to 9.30pm)

1st June, (6.30pm to 9.30pm)

8th June (6.30pm to 9.30pm)

The training will cover;

• The National Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter
• Understanding Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
• Developing an anti-bias approach in early years
• The physical environment and its role in inclusive practice

Under this level, a new Inclusion Charter has been developed. Updated Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Guidelines have been published and a nationwide training programme on these Guidelines is currently being rolled out by the CCCs to pre-school practitioners.

Participation in the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion training programme is not mandatory for pre-school practitioners. However, participation is strongly encouraged by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth as completion of this training will assist pre-school providers

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