QQI Level 5 Assignment: Inclusive Education & Care of Children with Additional Needs in ELC

Section 1

1. Give the historical context of the education provided for children with additional needs in Ireland.
   (5 marks)
2. Describe the Medical Model and the Social Model for Special Needs, giving an example of each.
   (4 marks)

Section 2

3. Name and discuss two pieces of legislation in relation to special needs that apply to access and inclusion and describe where you see these pieces of legislation in practice.
   (5 marks)
4. Name and discuss two Articles from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child that specifically apply to special needs.
   (5 marks)

Section 3

5. Describe what is meant by inclusion in an ELC setting.
   (3 marks)
6. Discuss strategies that could be used to meet the diverse learning styles and abilities of children.
   (3 marks)

Section 4

1. Discuss the 7 levels of support in the Access and Inclusion Module (AIM).
   (4 marks)
2. Discuss the role and responsibilities of:
   (6 marks)
   • AIM Support Worker
   • Better Start Early Years Specialist

Section 5