In recent decades, nurseries have gradually developed an educational identity characterised by a natural vocation for inclusion, based on respect for the specific needs of children aged 0-3 years. In practical terms, this approach translates into the absence of architectural barriers (e.g. to facilitate accessibility for children who crawl or use pushchairs) and the provision of individualised educational programmes, developed in close collaboration with families. In Italy, the management of early childhood services is delegated to individual regions, which leads to significant regulatory heterogeneity across the country. In this context, the concept of inclusion, understood in its broadest sense as “including everyone, no one excluded”, is often disregarded in relation to children with disabilities and their families, who still encounter numerous obstacles to full and equal access to educational services. This research aims to investigate how inclusion is effectively implemented in nurseries in north-eastern Italy, with particular attention to the experiences of families with children with disabilities. Through the narration and analysis of testimonies collected from experts and professionals in the field, it emerges that current legislation does not always provide effective support for the organisation of services. However, spontaneous educational practices adopted by nursery educators are highlighted, which, despite the critical issues within the system, are capable of ensuring an inclusive and high-quality educational service.
Negli ultimi decenni, l’asilo nido ha progressivamente sviluppato un’identità educativa connotata da una naturale vocazione all’inclusione, fondata sul rispetto dei bisogni specifici dei bambini nella fascia d’età 0-3 anni. Tale impostazione si traduce concretamente nell’assenza di barriere architettoniche (ad esempio per favorire l’accessibilità a bambini che gattonano o utilizzano passeggini) e nella predisposizione di percorsi educativi individualizzati, costruiti in stretta collaborazione con le famiglie. In Italia, la gestione dei servizi per la prima infanzia è demandata alle singole Regioni, il che determina una marcata eterogeneità normativa sul territorio nazionale. In questo contesto, il concetto di inclusione, inteso nella sua accezione più ampia come "comprendere tutti, nessuno escluso", viene spesso disatteso nei confronti dei bambini con disabilità e delle loro famiglie, i quali incontrano ancora numerosi ostacoli all’accesso pieno e paritario ai servizi educativi. La presente ricerca si propone di indagare le modalità con cui l’inclusione viene effettivamente declinata nei nidi dell’Italia Nord-Orientale, con particolare attenzione alle esperienze delle famiglie di bambini con disabilità. Attraverso la narrazione e l’analisi di testimonianze raccolte da esperti e professionisti del settore, emerge come la normativa vigente non sempre rappresenti un supporto efficace all’organizzazione dei servizi. Tuttavia, si evidenziano pratiche educative spontanee adottate dagli educatori dei nidi, capaci di garantire, nonostante le criticità del sistema, un servizio educativo inclusivo e di qualità.
I SERVIZI EDUCATIVI 0-6 COME SPAZI DI INCLUSIONE EFFICACE: VOCI PROFESSIONALI A CONFRONTO TRA REGIONI DELL'ITALIA NORDORIENTALE
BEGGIATO, MARIA
2025/2026
Abstract
In recent decades, nurseries have gradually developed an educational identity characterised by a natural vocation for inclusion, based on respect for the specific needs of children aged 0-3 years. In practical terms, this approach translates into the absence of architectural barriers (e.g. to facilitate accessibility for children who crawl or use pushchairs) and the provision of individualised educational programmes, developed in close collaboration with families. In Italy, the management of early childhood services is delegated to individual regions, which leads to significant regulatory heterogeneity across the country. In this context, the concept of inclusion, understood in its broadest sense as “including everyone, no one excluded”, is often disregarded in relation to children with disabilities and their families, who still encounter numerous obstacles to full and equal access to educational services. This research aims to investigate how inclusion is effectively implemented in nurseries in north-eastern Italy, with particular attention to the experiences of families with children with disabilities. Through the narration and analysis of testimonies collected from experts and professionals in the field, it emerges that current legislation does not always provide effective support for the organisation of services. However, spontaneous educational practices adopted by nursery educators are highlighted, which, despite the critical issues within the system, are capable of ensuring an inclusive and high-quality educational service.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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