Fostering inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities

in early childhood education and care

PR1: Transnational report

This transnational report offer in-depth insights in the state of play in each of the participating countries regarding the opportunities for initial and continued education of ECEC staff on topics concerning inclusive ECEC of children with intellectual disabilities.

PR2: E-learning course

This result encompass the design, development and piloting of an e-Learning course for ECEC staff, with the aim to strengthen their attitudes, knowledge, values, and skills that are central to ensuring that ECEC settings are welcoming and inclusive of children with intellectual disabilities.

PR3: Fostering a Culture of Inclusion Handbook

Design, development and piloting of a handbook for ECEC staff on fostering inclusive environments for children with intellectual disabilities though engaging and collaborating with colleagues, children, parents and other community members.

PR4: Awareness-raising Toolkit

Design, development and piloting of a toolkit for ECEC settings with useful and effective resources for raising awareness of the importance of inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities in early childhood education and care.

Target Groups

ECEC Staff and Leaders

Kindergartens, nurseries etc.

Pre-school children

3-7 years old

Main Objectives

The overall objective of the EMBRACE project is to contribute to the enhancement of the quality of early childhood education and care and promote the inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities.

The specific objectives are:

To develop inclusive values and attitudes among ECEC staff and strengthen their knowledge and capacities to accommodate the needs of children with intellectual disabilities.

To equip ECEC staff and leaders with the needed tools, resources and knowledge to foster a culture of inclusion through collaborating with colleagues, children, parents and community members.

To raise awareness among children, parents and the general public on the importance of inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities in ECEC.

To increase the visibility of children with intellectual disabilities, deconstruct stereotypes and fight discrimination through overcoming barriers to early years’ education.

Courses

Are you ECEC staff? 

If yes, then you should visit our e-learning course!

Do you want to be part of the EMBRACE project?

Sign the stakeholders list to support the EMBRACE project!

Consortium

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