A blog for early years professionals
Welcome to the EDI Spotlight Early Years blog! Here, we’ll dive into the world of equality, diversity, and inclusion in early years. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal lived experience, I’ll share thought-provoking insights and ideas to inspire meaningful conversations. If you are passionate about promoting inclusivity, this space is for you.
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Tolerance vs Acceptance: Why the Distinction Matters
Tolerance vs. Acceptance: Why the Distinction Matters A key distinction to explore when reflecting on inclusive practice is the difference between tolerance and acceptance. These are concepts that may seem similar but have profoundly different impacts on our attitudes toward children and families, and the relationships we build with them. What is Tolerance? Tolerance is…
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Race and Representation in the Baby Room
When we think about racially inclusive practices, babies can often be overlooked. Their perceived innocence and distance from societal complexities can lead us to believe that these conversations around can wait until they’re older. However, this perspective is misinformed and misses the profound impact that those early experiences have on shaping children’s understanding of the…
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Please Don’t Touch My Hair!
As a black woman who has spent most of my career as the minority in the room, there has been many occasions where my hair has been the topic of conversation and attracted far more attention than I as an introvert would like! I had to build myself up to walking into work with a…
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