Rethinking Inclusive Learning in Early Years – Strategies & Top Tips Webinar

In this inspiring and practical webinar, Gina Bale explores how inclusive, holistic learning helps every child thrive by focusing on possibilities rather than limitations. Drawing on her expertise in movement, music, storytelling and SEND practice, Gina shares simple, creative strategies that can be implemented immediately to build communication, confidence and early literacy through meaningful play. This session demonstrates how observing children's individual interests and strengths can transform everyday activities into rich learning experiences that support communication, problem-solving, language development and inclusion. Ideal for early years practitioners, managers and nursery owners, this webinar offers practical ideas to create engaging environments where every child has the opportunity to succeed. What you'll learn: • How movement, music and storytelling create strong foundations for communication and literacy • Why observing the whole child leads to more inclusive and effective practice • Practical ways to differentiate activities so every child can participate and thrive • Simple strategies to build confidence, language and learning through play and meaningful interactions A must-watch for anyone working in early years settings who wants to create truly inclusive learning experiences and help every child spread their wings. --------------------------------------------------- Subscribe and hit the 🔔 to join important conversations and gain access to free early years industry advice and guidance --------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch! 📌Instagram:   / theparentagroup   📌Facebook:   / theparentagroup   📌LinkedIn:   / theparentagroup   📌Twitter: https://x.com/TheParentaGroup 📌TikTok: https://x.com/TheParentaGroup 📌Website: https://www.parenta.com 📌Email: hello@parenta.com 📌Phone: 0800 002 9242 --------------------------------------------------- 🕒 Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction: Communication as the foundation of learning 0:39 - Meet Gina Bale and her inclusive learning approach 1:42 - Every child deserves opportunities to spread their wings 3:18 - Seeing the whole child, not just one area of development 5:33 - Holistic learning through movement, music, and play 7:09 - Building strong foundations for literacy 8:14 - Meaningful interactions and shared language experiences 9:12 - Observation: Understanding how every child learns best 10:15 - Different pathways to success in inclusive learning 11:34 - Observe, understand, and create opportunities 13:34 - Pirate adventure: A real-life inclusive learning example 16:35 - Hidden learning: Communication, literacy, maths, and confidence 17:10 - Differentiation within the same activity 19:14 - Storytelling, colourful semantics, and language development 20:18 - Focusing on possibilities instead of deficits 21:44 - Key takeaway: Observe, understand, create opportunities 24:06 - Q&A: Avoiding routines that limit children's potential 26:33 - Overcoming barriers to inclusive practice in busy settings 29:03 - Interactive storytelling and curriculum coverage 31:08 - Multi-level differentiation without staff burnout 34:20 - Answering “How do you promote inclusion?” 36:05 - Supporting non-verbal and minimally verbal children 37:58 - Resources, training, and ongoing support 39:44 - Closing remarks and webinar wrap-up --------------------------------------------------- Our monthly Parenta webinars are FREE to attend for all childcare professionals AND you receive a professional CPD certificate if you attend. Register for our next free webinar here – https://www.parenta.com/webinars --------------------------------------------------- About Parenta Parenta is an early years solutions provider that started back in 1999. Over the last 25+ years, we’ve developed comprehensive solutions to dynamic problems commonly experienced in the early years sector. Some of these solutions are: Government-funded childcare training provider https://www.parenta.com/our-childcare... Free recruitment services https://www.parenta.com/recruitment Nursery management software https://www.parenta.com/all-in-one-so... Childcare websites https://www.parenta.com/website-design Marketing solutions for childcare businesses https://www.parenta.com/marketing-sol... -------------------------------------------------- Free Resources Inclusive Learning in Early Years Gina Bale - https://www.parenta.com/wp-content/up... Supporting Staff with SEND - https://www.parenta.com/wp-content/up... Supporting SEND in Early Years - https://www.parenta.com/wp-content/up...