Supporting Children from Marginalised Communities Feel a Sense of Belonging – Open Study Day at Easton Community Children’s Centre (Bristol)

Stronger Practice Hub Event

This Open Study Day at Easton Community Children’s Centre (ECCC) will focus on supporting children from marginalised communities feel a sense of belonging.

You will explore how Easton Community Children’s Centre aspire to their vision of ‘A sense of Belonging, not just Fitting in’ for all children. You will be immersed in our inclusive and anti-racist learning environments and pick up ideas for your settings. Understand how you can support little babies up to curious pre-school learners to gain the skills they need to become the next generation of global citizens.

You will hear about our bumpy journey and learn ways to inspire your peers to join the journey too. There will be plenty of opportunity for reflection, discussion and action planning.

If you then choose to sign up for the Early Years Forum for Anti-Racist Practice, you can be supported through your journey by termly meetings.

Break Down of the Day

9:00am Arrival for refreshments.
9:30am Introductions.
9:45am Setting learning walk (groups of 6) (staggered 2 groups)
10:15am Reflections on learning environments.
10:30am Break.
10:45am Presentation: Supporting children from marginalised communities feel a sense of belonging.
11:30am Reflections and action planning.
12:00pm Lunch.
12:45pm Diversifying your learning environments – what you can do, using your anti-racist lens – with consideration to stereotyping/ appreciation and appropriation / anti-black messaging / authentic experiences.
1:30pm How to achieve a team approach? Self-reflection, staff training & shared pledge.
2:00pm 4 years on, how has the culture changed?
2:30pm Reflections and closing thoughts.
3:00pm Finish.

Please Note: This training day is for early years practitioners working in settings or childminders in our Stronger Practice Hub area. There are 24 places available and no more than two places per setting. We will prioritise settings and childminders in areas of deprivation. Places will be confirmed two weeks before the event.

If this event is sold out, you can email sph@beyth.co.uk and express your interest in attending. Please tell us your setting name and postcode.