Strong partnerships with parents are a legal requirement under the EYFS — and the settings that get them right see better outcomes for children and stronger trust from families. This course equips practitioners with the communication skills, strategies, and confidence to build genuine, two-way relationships with every parent and carer.
What you’ll learn
- Understand why parent partnerships are essential and what the EYFS requires
- Know the role of the key person in building relationships with families
- Use a range of communication strategies to engage parents effectively
- Share children’s learning and development with parents in meaningful ways
- Support parents as their child’s first and most important educator
- Involve parents in your setting’s planning, activities, and decision-making
- Manage sensitive or difficult conversations with parents confidently
Who it’s for
Key persons, practitioners, and managers who want to strengthen family engagement and build more productive partnerships with the parents in their setting.
What’s included
- NFAQ-accredited completion certificate
- Evidence for compliance & Ofsted audit
- Media-rich learning with voiceovers
- Learn on any device, at your own pace
Accredited by NFAQAll of our courses carry NFAQ accreditation, giving you recognised evidence of completion for compliance and Ofsted audit.
Training a whole team?
Buy multiple licences, or give every member of staff unlimited access with the Training Portal from £5 per learner.
