How does equal opportunities and anti-discrimatory practice promte special needs within the early years settin

Question

its a hard question i know but can you help

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Answer 1

With the onset of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA,) school districts are required to identify young children with disabilities and offer classes for these children starting at age three. The identification process often occurs as age 2.5 years if they are severely disabled. This is called Child Find.

It used to be that disabled children were excluded from education, especially in the early years. The authors of IDEA were aware of this practice, which is why they wrote this into law. Now children with disabilities are entitled to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE.) Special needs children cannot be excluded from class on the basis of either the severity of their disability or their behavior.

They are also entitled to be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE,) so that they don't end up in classes that are below their level of need, just for the sake of convenience.

Thanks to IDEA, very young children have equal access to services according to their needs. School districts cannot discriminate against them because of their special needs. They must accommodate them.

Answer 2

Sounds like something said by the PC brigade, totally non understandable.

Answer 3

You might find it interesting to read the following website:-

http://www.belb.org.uk/parents/psycholog...

The education system in Northern Ireland does differ to the rest of the UK, but the basic principles in supporting pupils are the same country-wide.

Basically, schools and education authorities need to ensure that their establishment is non discriminatory and equally accessible for all pupils regardless of disability or otherwise.

Therefore it is important that things such as modified equipment, classroom assistance and specialist training for teachers is available to help children access their education.  There should be appropriate support available at all levels, whether the child has mild, or severe difficulty.

The educational psychology service can assess children, often those in the early years, to determine what support, if any, is needed.  If you need more specific information, you might find it helpful to contact your local education authority, school or educational support service.

Answer 4

Trying searching things like Every Child Matters framework, Sure Start, SEN Code of Practice etc they have information you can quote from.

Otherwise EO or A.D practice supports SEN because it ensure the provision do everything possible to make sure the child's needs or met and they are included in activities so they dont miss out on opportunities...eg I cared for a child who was blind...to make sure she didnt miss out on the benefit of PE, Music and movements etc I was her one-to-one and guided her around the room, giving her chance to self-explore but with me there for safety...Also I brailled toy and equipment so where sighted children can 'see' labels to promote reading, this child can feel them when she played with items to promote her braille reading.

It also ensure that there isnt any bullying or discrimination by adults or children...staff are repsonsible for ensuring children use positive language, interact with children with differing needs etc and that otherp arents do not demean the child or anything like that!

I could go on forever...