IFLE – Inclusion Friendly Learning Environment
What is IFLE?
The Inclusion Friendly Learning Environment (IFLE) Accredited Award is a new scheme that all ELC settings in Dumfries and Galloway can participate in. To receive the award, settings must be able to provide evidence of inclusive practice, demonstrating that they are giving all children the best chance to lead happy, healthy lives and to be responsible, active citizens.
Settings are required to show that they meet a set number of criteria from each of the five areas of the IFLE Framework in order to be accredited at their chosen level.
Before registering for the IFLE Award, we recommend that you take the time to familiarise yourself with the main aspects of IFLE. In particular, take a look at the IFLE Framework and the IFLE Flowchart.
Additional Information
Who can take part in the IFLE Award scheme?
The award is open to all ELC settings in Dumfries and Galloway.
How can you access the IFLE Award scheme?
ELC settings complete an Expression of Interest on Forms: https://forms.office.com/e/zDtYsZt9Yh
IFLE Framework
There are 5 areas covered within the IFLE Framework:
- Environment
- Supportive Learning Approaches
- Adult Interaction Styles
- Nurturing and Communication
- Continuing Professional Development
Levels of award
The award is offered at three levels: bronze, silver and gold. Settings will select indicators from the IFLE Framework in order to achieve each level. The areas and number of indicators required to achieve each level are highlighted in the graphic below. It is expected that achievement of each level will take approximately 2 terms. Prior to moving on to the next level settings must take additional time to embed IFLE practice.
What you can expect from us
- Identified mentors
- Meeting with Nursery Manager
- Twilight for whole staff team
- Support to select indicators for focus
- Advice and feedback throughout process – recommendations/next steps
- Observations to support evidence gathering
- Final accreditation visit
- Support to prepare for celebration event
- Celebration event
What we expect from you
- Commitment from all staff, to complete the Award scheme
- Full attendance at initial Twilight
- Work together with mentors
- Action the feedback and advice given by mentors
- Engage with check-in process
- Allow time for completion of identified tasks and recommendations
- Take accountability/responsibility for IFLE Workbook completion
- Collate evidence of your inclusion journey, e.g. in Big Book form, story board format
- Prepare Presentation
- Deliver presentation during accreditation visit (Nursery Manager and one other staff member)
- Whole team to share their IFLE experiences at Celebration event
Celebration examples
Coming soon!
Feedback
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