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What does genuine inclusion actually look like in an early learning environment? 💜

In Part 1 of our conversation with educator, play therapist and inclusion advocate Emma Rattenbury, we go beyond the theory to unpack what inclusion means in practice, and how we can create environments that work for children rather than expecting children to fit into them.

Emma joins Jackie and Tiana to chat about neurodiversity, rethinking developmental expectations, understanding behaviour, and why we need to get curious instead of jumping straight to labels. We also explore the power of play, the importance of connection, and why sometimes the best thing we can do is step back and give children the space to figure things out for themselves.

Plus, Emma shares an exciting update about her upcoming play therapy clinic, Joyful Connections, and how she hopes to help children and families feel supported, understood and celebrated.

If you're an educator who wants to challenge the way you think about inclusion and take practical ideas back into your everyday practice, this one's for you.

💜 Tune in to The Educators Edit, where we're spilling the tea on the conversations that matter in early education.