Projects
Childcare for Newcomers (2003-2006)
Action research project 2003 – 2006 in Brussels, in collaboration with the Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie. After an initial exploratory research, a pilot project was set up to enhance the accessibility of mainstream day care centre (0 – 3 years) for children of newcomers.
The action research focuses on several targets:
- Three pilot centres are selected, who reserve in total 15 places for children of newcomers
- The staff and the management of these centres receive regular staff development by the VBJK. Respect for diversity is the key issue here.
- Four newcomers are selected and trained as child care workers and work in these pilot centres to diversify the team
- A close collaboration is set up with the organisations delivering guidance and training for newly arriving immigrants
- A steering group is organised that looks at policy conclusions and dissemination issues
Contact: Veerle Vervaet
The action research focuses on several targets:
- Three pilot centres are selected, who reserve in total 15 places for children of newcomers
- The staff and the management of these centres receive regular staff development by the VBJK. Respect for diversity is the key issue here.
- Four newcomers are selected and trained as child care workers and work in these pilot centres to diversify the team
- A close collaboration is set up with the organisations delivering guidance and training for newly arriving immigrants
- A steering group is organised that looks at policy conclusions and dissemination issues
Contact: Veerle Vervaet