“Inclusion from the start: guidelines on inclusive early childhood care and education for Roma children” is a joint contribution by the Council of Europe and UNESCO to improving access to quality early childhood services for Roma children.
Recognising that quality early childhood experience is an important stepping stone toward inclusive participation in school and society, the Guidelines address the challenges specifc to Roma children in the early years and transition to primary education. They provide guidance on key themes, such as the conceptualisation of early childhood care and education (ECCE) services, agenda-setting, stakeholders responsibilities, curricular and pedagogical approaches, staf training and professional development, assessment and transition to primary education.