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A Piece of Cake?.. Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood SettingsYooralla KISS has just recently produced a practical 'easy to read' book for early childhood professionals about Inclusion ..focusing predominantly on the inclusion of children with additional needs and their families. The book is titled 'A Piece of Cake?.. Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Settings' written by Clare Boschetti & Anne Stonehouse. The book (64 pages) focuses on various aspects of Inclusive practice and gives early childhood professionals the opportunity to reflect on their current philosophy and practice. It acknowledges that Including children with additional needs into local community/childcare settings can be challenging. It has several sections that include topics of:
In the SMR it will be used as a tool for professional development for Kindergarten teachers who are being supported through KISS. The book is also available for purchase through Yooralla or Lady Gowrie bookshop. The cost of the book directly through Yooralla is $20.00 (incl GST) plus P&H. Please call Clare Boschetti on (03) 9551 8438 or email Clare.Boschetti@yooralla.com.au if you would like to purchase a copy.
Promoting inclusion of vulnerable families in antenatal and universal early childhood services. A report on the first three stages of the project. www.beststart.vic.gov.au
Tabled in the Parliament on 17 March, 2005, and are expected to come into effect in mid August, 2005. The standards clarify the obligations of education and training providers to ensure that students with disabilities are able to access and participate in education without experiencing discrimination. ECIA(VC) Outcome Statements for Early Childhood Intervention Services Starting With the End in Mind - The directions identified in this document raise significant issues for the ECI field, including funding levels, the fragmented nature of children's services, professional support needs and the challenges of truly working in partnership with families. However we now have a solid foundation from which to tackle these and other opportunities and barriers as we work to create better experiences for families and children. (pdf 182KB) (pdf 39KB)
Aims to provide parents and families with the knowledge, skills and support to meet the needs of their child and to optimise their child's development and ability to participate in family and community life.
To give children the best possible start in life, parents need access to coordinated and universal services. The policy approach is about integration, accessibility and affordability. The provision of high quality services in the early years can make a big difference in later life.
Provides additional support in the School Global Budget to either a regular school or one of the various specialist schools for eligible students with disabilities. Handbooks are available to download in pdf format.
Developed by Specialist Children's Services service providers as a practical tool for continuous quality improvement. The Standards apply to Specialist Children's Services teams, early intervention services and preschool field officers.
Team Around the Child: Working together in early childhood intervention The book has been written by Sue Davies and members of the Kurrajong Early Intervention Service team who together have a wide range of expertise and experience in the early intervention area. The team consists of therapists, special educators and family support workers. Family centred, transdisciplinary team work with the 'Team Around the Child' concept is the basis of the innovative, dynamic service delivery model developed by Kurrajong Early Intervention Service. An outcomes measurement tool kit has been developed through the project which is included on a disc as part of the book. This book will allow other professionals and services to take the information and work that Kurrajong Early Intervention Service has found to be successful and incorporate it into their own service and practice where appropriate. Team Around the Child Order Form (pdf 161KB)
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