Episode 128: Inclusive practice with Desriee Asomuyide
49m | Sep 21, 2026What does truly inclusive practice look like in the Early Years?
In this episode of the Twinkl Talks EYFS Podcast, we’re joined by Desriee Asomuyide, founder of Little Omo, to explore representation, belonging and how we can create learning environments where every child feels seen and valued.
Desriee shares the experiences that led her to recognise a gap in representation within children’s toys and learning resources, and why this inspired her work with Little Omo.
Together, we explore what inclusive practice really means in the Early Years and why it’s so important for children to see themselves, their families and their communities reflected in the world around them.
We also look at the practical side of inclusion. From books and displays to role play, small-world resources and everyday provision, Desriee shares what practitioners can look out for when reflecting on their own environments. We also discuss some of the common mistakes and well-intentioned approaches that can prevent inclusion from becoming a meaningful part of everyday practice.
In this episode, we cover:
- What inclusive practice means in the Early Years
- Why representation and belonging matter for young children
- Reflecting on representation within your learning environment
- Making books, displays, role play and everyday provision more inclusive
- Common approaches to inclusion that we may need to rethink
- Moving beyond tokenism towards meaningful, everyday inclusion
✨ Want to discover more from Desriee and Little Omo? Check out Desriee’s socials and explore Little Omo’s inclusive educational resources using the links below:
🌐 Little Omo website:
📱 Follow Desriee/Little Omo:
https://www.instagram.com/littleomo_/
https://www.tiktok.com/@littleomo
Check out our relevant resources related to the episode:
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1iqr1g
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/bza4f
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8e0xx
Whether you’re an Early Years practitioner, teacher, childminder or setting leader, this conversation offers plenty of opportunities to reflect on your current practice and consider the small but meaningful changes that can help every child feel represented, included and valued.
