If you should be inclined to look up the word 'diversity' in the dictionary, you will find that not only does it mean 'a variety of something', but it also can be used to describe a 'discrepancy, or a difference from what is normal or expected.' Here, I want to explore both these definitions in relation to our work with children and families and to examine how our own attitudes, beliefs and dispositions impact upon our ability to form positive relationships with them all.
Forming positive relationships clearly involves time, open-mindedness and a willingness to learn, along with good humour and a predisposition to be empathetic and flexible. I want to consider what this might look like in practice.
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