Activity 3.2 | Programs and Projects

Too often problems are dealt with by asking children to leave. Sometimes people even write in their policies that a child who is disruptive will be asked to leave. Children are just learning to be part of our community and we have a responsibility to welcome them and help them become part of the group. If centres do not have enough staff it can be difficult to help children adjust to being part of the group. Hiring another educator either full time or part time might help solve this problem. According to the National Centre for Pyramid Model Innovation, child care programs need to take the time to develop a child guidance policy that sees inclusion as an important part of their program.

Government Supportive Child Development programs (Island Health example) are asking centres to be more accountable about receiving the support funds due to the large waitlist of children requiring funding. The government believes that by offering mentorship and resources with SCD consultants, programs can affect greater change. 

What changes need to take place in your program to be inclusive to all children and families?

Reference

National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. (2024). Developing a Child Guidance Policy. https://challengingbehavior.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/developing_a_child_guidance_policy.pdf