p56 Illustrations for universal support ‘Very good’ universal support

We provide all children with support and encouragement. All children participate fully and engage in exploration and play. They are supported by high-quality interactions, experiences, creative use of spaces and technology. Children’s individual needs are at the centre of planning and review processes. We work with families to take full account of the diversity of children’s needs. We understand the impact this can have on children’s experiences, interests and in the individual ways they learn. Children have high-quality individualised learning and development targets, which build on prior learning. These are reviewed and evaluated regularly with families, and appropriate next steps are identified. There are strong collaborative partnerships with all those supporting children.

p58 Challenge questions for wellbeing, inclusion and equality

The following challenge questions can support your self-evaluation:

• To what extent do our approaches ensure equity, inclusion and positively impact on children’s wellbeing?
• How well do we meet the needs of individual children? How effectively do we share information with families and partners?
• How well do we use Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) and the wellbeing indicators to improve outcomes for children?
• How well is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child understood and embedded within our staff practice?
• What impact is regular, high‑quality professional learning about wellbeing and legislative duties having on outcomes for children?