It is a national expectation that early years practitioners in Scotland will engage with the National Approach to LGBT Inclusive Education through their curriculum delivery. This means completing the national CPD and including relevant LGBT Learning Themes in ordinary teaching and learning.
In early years settings, LGBT Inclusive Education will primarily focus on ensuring that all children and families are included in the learning environment. This would typically include examples of diverse families, such as storybooks that feature same-sex parents. Gender stereotypes can be addressed through play, ensuring that there is not a separation of ‘boys’ toys’ and ‘girls’ toys’ and that all children are able to participate in play-based learning without unnecessary gender stereotyping.
Early years practitioners are supported to include the Learning Themes in whichever way best benefits their learners and families.
