Ten years ago, when we started to think a lot about this, we chose to use the term multi-generational because we feared that the term intergenerational had become overly associated with a singular model; the elderly visiting schools and talking about the past. Important as that is, we wanted to engage with people of every age living in our local communities.
The importance of the community has been reflected in the Early Years curriculum since the introduction of the Desirable Learning Goals in 1996. It continues today as Knowledge and Understanding of the World (KUW). This was interpreted through two main strands understanding each other’s cultures and connecting with people who help us in the community.
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