Hi, would it help to look at this from a discriminative angle and some of the whats ifs that highlight how inclusive, diverse and active in promoting participation your setting actually is ..
You currently care for a 1 year old and 21 month old. Supposing you decided you needed children on a full time basis or required a minimum attendance of 12 hours a week? the flexibiliby of your current service demonstrates how inclusive you are ie. you work to offer the hours that your parents request.
What if your resources weren't suitable for the children's ages?
What if your resources reflected your personal cultural background only.
What if your resources were/weren't available when children showed an interest in playing with them?
Can children go where they want when they want to - inside with shape sorters and pushalong toys and maybe outside to play ball and dig in sand?
What if your menu catered only for meat eaters that enjoyed highly spiced foods.
What if you disagree with the babyled weaning programme that a parent has said they're enjoying with their child.
What if you have a preference for cloth/disposable nappies that conflicts with what a parent uses.
What if there are only adult sized toilet facilities available and you are reluctant to buy a step for children to access the loo and sink. As they grow children remain completely dependant on your assistance for all their toileting and hand washing needs.
What if you feel it's inappropriate to ask children or parents about their preferences, cultural background, lifestyle choices, interests as you feel your minding setting advertises its services openly and professionally without their input. How welcome are parents to enquire about your service, how do you show them that your service is culturally aware, inclusive, welcomes diversity and enjoys engaging children in play, planning activities that invites participation.
I hope this helps xx
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