News

Settings given help to adapt for disability

A service to help mainstream childcare settings accommodate disabled children has been launched in Edinburgh to tackle the shortage of provision for local families. Edinburgh Childcare 4 All is the brainchild of Capability Scotland and the Lothian Autistic Society and is funded with 200,000 from the Big Lottery Fund. The project aims to help childcare services provide for disabled children aged nought to 12.

Edinburgh Childcare 4 All is the brainchild of Capability Scotland and the Lothian Autistic Society and is funded with 200,000 from the Big Lottery Fund. The project aims to help childcare services provide for disabled children aged nought to 12.

Project manager Eric Mitchell said, 'We will work with and provide support to childcare providers to adapt games and activities, and give advice on the layout of rooms, resources and equipment.'

The service can also help settings develop inclusive policies and procedures and work with providers who already care for disabled children.

Training programmes will be available on subjects including ADHD, autism and ensuring disability equality.

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included

  • Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month

  • Unlimited access to news and opinion

  • Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here