In early years settings, this work focuses on creating inclusive environments where all children and families feel recognised and valued. This may include the use of storybooks and resources that reflect a range of family types, including those with same-sex parents. Practitioners can also support inclusion through play-based learning by ensuring all children have equal opportunities to explore their interests and participate in activities, without unnecessary gender stereotyping.
Early Years Overview
LGBT Inclusive Education refers to including themes related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people across the curriculum, in ways that are suitable for the age and stage of learners. It applies across levels, from early years through to the senior phase, with learning experiences adapted to support children’s development.
Resources
We provide ready-to-use resources for early years practitioners, which can be easily adapted to meet the needs of learners. These materials offer practical examples of how LGBT Inclusive Education can be included in early years settings and can support practitioners in developing their own approaches.
lgbteducation.scot
We manage lgbteducation.scot, the national platform for LGBT Inclusive Education on behalf of the Scottish Government. It hosts all quality approved resources, the national ‘Delivering LGBT Inclusive Education’ CPD, the LGBT Inclusive Education Implementation and Evaluation Toolkit and all current national guidance for this policy area.
