This course involves:
- Reflecting on attitudes towards disability
- Developing an understanding of the Medical and Social models of disability
- Examining the meaning of inclusive play
- Examining the use of language
- Exploring how to create inclusive activities for different settings
- Learning new games and ways of adapting them.
NB: You must be able to attend the whole day – it will not be possible to leave early.
Links to the following Dimensions of the Bristol Standard:
- D1 Values and Aims of the Setting
- D2 Relationships and Interactions
- D3 Approaches to Play and Development
- D4 Physical Environment
- D5 Play Experiences
- D8 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- D9 Partnership with Parents and the Wider Community
- D10 Monitoring and Evaluation.
Course details
| Date: | To be arranged. |
| Cost: | Free for Bristol-based Ofsted registered childcare workers and Bristol BAND members, however a £50 deposit per person booking is required to secure a place. 10% discount to non-Bristol BAND member groups. £70 all others. |
| Venue: | BAND Office, Scrapstore House, Sevier Street, St Werburgh's, Bristol, BS2 9LB. View a map |
| Tutors: | Alison John. An experienced consultant and disability equality trainer in the field of play, early years and inclusion with personal experience of a 'disabling' world. |
| Refreshments: | Tea, coffee & squash provided. Please bring your own lunch. |
| Please note: | Bookings on booking form only, accompanied by separate cheques for each attendee payable to 'BAND Ltd' please. Places are limited to 15 (2 per setting), so book early! |
| Closing date: | n/a. |
