values parents’/carers’ knowledge and experience of their children, using this as a starting point and building on it by offering ideas and information
works with parents as equal partners - PEEP is done with parents not to them
has a non-judgemental approach towards families. It builds on people’s strengths, focusing on what they can do, not what they can’t do
values diversity, welcoming people from all backgrounds and cultures
creates opportunities for parents to share experiences and ideas in a safe and supportive environment.
About learning together with children
PEEP recognises that:
parents/ carers are children’s first and most important educators
self-esteem is central for learning
children learn through play and interaction singing, stories and books are extremely important in the education of children, beginning at birth
learning works best when the world is understood from the child’s point of view
relationships are at the heart of learning – adults with children, adults with adults, children with children - and that they need time to develop
and encourages:
parents/carers to learn together with their children
high expectations of what children and adults can achieve together.
