Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Network
The EDI network is a regional offer open to our 8 local authorities.
It provides opportunities for early-years professionals of all levels and experiences to come together and reflect upon Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in a safe space. There will be opportunities for discussion, reflection, and exploration of how we know and understand the identities of the unique child, consider their families, culture, language and communities and how we can use this knowledge to influence practice in our settings.
As well as EDI network sessions, online and face-to-face, it will include training and input from inspirational speakers, as well as open days or information sharing around relevant themes.
View our Local Offer below.
Join the Bristol & Beyond SPH EDI Network
Regional Offer
Our Regional Offer, which can be accessed by all childminders in our 8 Local Authorities, will include training and input from inspirational speakers or information sharing around relevant themes. It’s a fabulous opportunity to connect together and consider big-picture thinking.
Webinar: A Reflective Approach to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in EYs Settings With Dr Sharon Colilles
Reflecting on her own story and being guided by her doctoral research, Dr Sharon Colilles will support educators across all disciplines in early childhood to further develop awareness and understanding about how play can act as a vehicle for reflection on participatory pedagogy and practice.
She will reflect on how the environment can be an ideal space in which to value and validate children’s diverse ethnic backgrounds and how culturally appropriate resources can facilitate rich conversations about a positive sense of self with young children.
The webinar will support early years educators to reflect on principled approaches for inclusion and how adaptations in pedagogical approach can foster a strong sense of self, sense of belonging and sense of wellbeing for the diverse learner.
Local Offer
We invite further suggestions for how we can meet the needs of each locality.
If you have any questions about the above EDI Network events or are interested in supporting the building of an EDI network in your local area please get in touch with:
Simone Barnes (simone.barnes@southglos.gov.uk)
What’s Coming Up Locally
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