Resources

Early Years

This section refer mainly to early years settings (e.g. nurseries). They include references to key policy documents and resources on listening to children as an approach to finding out their views, as well. There are also references to consulting children individually, and to consulting about play settings.

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A Curriculum for Excellence

(2004) Scottish Executive. This sets out the values, purposes and principles for the curriculum 3 to 18 in Scotland. It affirms that it is for all young people in all educational settings, and that it should support them in a range of ways which help to maximise their potential. At its heart lies the aspiration that all children and young people should develop their capacities as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. The Ministerial Response to A Curriculum for Excellence set out a timetable for a phased process of engagement with the teaching profession and A Curriculum for Excellence: Progress and Proposals, was published in March 2006. A subsequent November 2006 publication, Building the Curriculum, marks the latest stage in curriculum review activity.

www.acurriculumforexcellencescotland.gov.uk

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A Curriculum Framework for Children 3 to 5

(1999). Scottish Consultative Council on the Curriculum, Second impression published by Learning and Teaching Scotland 2001.Reprinted 2002/3/4. 66pp. This provides advice and guidance on the learning and development needs of young children. It applies to centres involved in the education of children aged 3 to 5. There is a recognition of the role parents play in education, the learning which takes place prior to pre-school and the learning taking place outwith early years settings. The document contains sections on: The importance of pre-school education; Key aspects of children's development and learning; Promoting effective learning and Children as individuals. The new Curriculum for Excellence guidance will eventually, (August 2008), replace A Curriculum Framework for Children 3 to 5, and extend the approaches used in pre-school into the early years of primary. (www.acurriculumforexcellencescotland.gov.uk)

'This curriculum framework is based on the fundamental principle of equality of opportunity. All education systems of quality must recognise that no individual or group should be disadvantaged on the grounds of race, gender, culture, disability, class, belief, lifestyle or family circumstances. Effective learning and teaching can only take place in an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect and security. An inclusive approach is therefore essential to the provision of high quality learning experiences for all children. Preface.


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A picture in your head - a study of the perceptions and participation of children aged five to 12

JENTSCH, B. (no date) A Edinburgh, Children in Scotland (in association with the Scottish Arts Council), ISBN/ISSN: 1 901589 95 1 Price £3.70 (members £2.50)

Report on a study which explored children's perceptions of and participation in the arts. It is based on a small-scale study which explored children's perceptions of and participation in the arts. It examines what the arts means to children and explores barriers to children and young people participating in the arts.

www.childreninscotland.org.uk

All about...consulting with children

MOSS, P., and others (2001). Nursery World, vol.101, no.3771 (5 Jul). pp15-22. Eight page pull-out supplement which looks at the importance of consulting with children. Contributors include Clark and Fajerman, and Linda Kinney describes the approach promoted by Stirling Council

All equal all different: disability and inclusion in early years and Key Stage 1

DISABILITY EQUALITY IN EDUCATION (2004) . London: DEE.
Pack containing practice guides and teaching materials for early years practitioners and primary school teachers on developing inclusive education. Contents: 6 illustrated storybooks; counting and A-Z books; 'The Access Game' board game; 16 A3 black and white posters showing images of inclusion; 1 video of signed nursery songs; 2 practitioner guides for KS/1 plus CD-Rom; 1 resource book of 45 A4 posters featuring disabled people who have made a difference.
Price: £75.00.

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