Why Inclusion Starts Before a Child Joins In

How do we help children feel included when they struggle to join in? In this episode, Lauren Edmunds explores why inclusion is about more than simply being present.

She explains how giving children the time, space and support to participate at their own pace can help them build confidence, develop new skills and feel connected to the world around them.

Through practical examples from school, family life and extracurricular activities, Lauren shows how small changes in the way we support children can make a real difference.

She also discusses how we respond to mistakes, create opportunities for children to learn and grow, and help them feel that they have a place where they belong.