1st Edition

Supporting Wellbeing through Gender-Inclusive Practices A Practical Guide for Early Years Educators

By Fifi Benham Copyright 2025
138 Pages 8 Color Illustrations
by Speechmark

138 Pages 8 Color Illustrations
by Speechmark

138 Pages 8 Color Illustrations
by Speechmark

Gender is a broad and complex concept, the impact of which can start even before a baby is born. It can be a source of restriction, but it is also a source of joy, and early years practitioners have a unique opportunity to empower new generations by creating gender inclusive environments where children feel confident and, above all, happy. This accessible and practical guide provides meaningful... Read more

Foreword

1 Introduction

2 Gender Inclusive Environments

3 Gender as a source of joy

4 Empowering children in their exploration of identity

5 Gendered language

6 Trans and non-binary childhoods

7 Intersectionality

8 Closing remarks

Glossary

Index

Biography

Fifi Benham is an early years practitioner and writer specialising in disability and LGBTQ+ inclusion. They have 8 years of in-setting experience, including being deputy manager, safeguarding lead and SENDCo.