Working with parents and carers
Building relationships and engaging with parents (mothers, fathers, extended families and carers) has been proven to help children achieve more. Find ways to get parents involved using these useful resources.
Publications
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An introduction to child maintenance for early years professionals
Introduction to the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission
Interactive resources
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Encourage parents to be involved in children's learning
In this video, Headteacher Carolyn Chivers shares her experiences in encouraging parents to be more connected -
Family and parenting institute resources
The Family and Parenting Institute offer tried and trusted resources which can help to support the workload of the busiest practitioner. -
Provider Influence on the Home Learning Environment
The Family and Parenting Institute, in partnership with the Campaign for Learning, identify what nurseries and other early years settings can do to better support parents wanting to develop their childrenâs learning at home through a combined study. -
Advice for parents and carers
Free, on-demand realistic and practical advice for parents and carers of 5-19 year olds. -
Fatherhood Institute
Information and resources developed by the Fatherhood Institute to encourage the active involvement of fathers in their children's lives
Articles
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Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission
Information about the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission

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