How to create an inclusive environment

Aims

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Understand the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity in early years education.
• Reflect on personal and professional biases and how they impact practice.
• Identify practical strategies to create inclusive learning environments that support all children.
• Explore ways to engage families from diverse backgrounds in meaningful partnerships.
• Develop an action plan to embed inclusive practices across their setting.

Summary

This full-day training is designed to be practical, engaging, and reflective, supporting early years practitioners to create environments where every child feels seen, valued, and supported. Through a blend of interactive workshops, group discussions, scenario-based activities, and hands-on planning, participants will explore what inclusion looks like in practice.

The session will cover:

• The foundations of inclusive practice
• Recognising and challenging bias
• Inclusive curriculum and environment design
• Working in partnership with families
• Personal and setting-wide action planning

Participants will leave with a toolkit of resources, strategies, and renewed confidence to lead inclusive change in their settings.