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Who for:

Peep Learning Together Programme Training is for practitioners who work - or plan to work - with mums, dads, carers and babies or young children, to contribute to:

  • strong parent-child relationships
  • increased parental knowledge and confidence in how to support their child's learning and play in day-to-day life, from birth to school
  • children’s personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, early literacy, early maths, and health and physical development. 

The training is relevant whether you work in a children's centre, community centre or family hub; in a school, nursery or early years setting; in a health centre, social care setting, library, prison, museum, stay and play or toddler group, or in the home - anywhere that involves working with families.

Our video provides an overview about using Peep in your organisation. You'll see and hear from Peep families, practitioners, managers and commissioners:

Aims - the training equips practitioners to:

  • engage and support parents to build on what they already do to enhance their child's early learning and development, through talking and playing as part of everyday life,  
  • explore practical ideas, strategies and resources, using the comprehensive and flexible Peep Learning Together Programme,
  • deliver universal or targeted sessions with parents and children together, to meet local needs - in one-to-one, group or drop-in sessions; indoors, outdoors or virtually,
  • contribute to a smooth transition to nursery or school if appropriate, helping families to feel ready for school,
  • gain a practitioner accreditation unit (optional, see below: 3 credits at level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, equivalent level 6 in Scotland or level 5 in the Republic of Ireland).

'I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I was not really expecting to as it was online.  I think that Peep is a wonderfully flexible, accessible resource which can be used to develop and enhance what we already do as practitioners and what parents do every day.'  Catherine, Family support worker, County Fermanagh  [more feedback below]

Duration: 

  • Two consecutive days:  9.30 - 4.30pm  

Training price: 

​£500 + vat per person, including:  

  • ​online access to the whole Programme, including 74 child development topics, session plans, handouts etc. (Trained practitioners can also opt to buy a printed Programme Folder containing all the topics.) 
  • a range of other post-course delivery support
  • Practitioner Accreditation unit (including downloadable portfolio, monthly support sessions, assessment and certification), contributing to your CPD and quality of delivery. 

or £450 + vat per person - as above but without the Practitioner Accreditation unit. You can also opt to do the accreditation later, at £70 pp.

How to book:

> Check course dates for open courses then complete and return the Booking Form for LTP Training or

> Find out about arranging your own in-house training (online or face-to-face)

>  Find out about a free Information briefing for managers 

For online courses:  We use Microsoft Teams, but let us know if you can only use another platform. Delegates should each  have a laptop/ computer or tablet to use, at home or at work; if this is a problem please let us know in advance.

Please book and send delegate details at least 10 working days before the course, to ensure that your training delegate pack reaches you in the post in time.

Payment and Cancellation Terms and Conditions:  Peep Learning Ltd, the trading arm of Peeple, will invoice you after receiving this booking form. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date. Fees are only refundable if cancelled more than two weeks before the course.
Peep Learning Ltd Vat Registration no: 768 4173 94.

Contact us with any questions:  training@peeple.org.uk  or  tel 01865 397970 

"Peep is a really do-able programme...." - find out what delegates thought - after the training and after using Peep with families:

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Online training feedback:

  • 'Great training for delivering Peep, with planning, strategies and support. The training was fantastic and I enjoyed every minute of it. Great being able to interact with the others in group despite it being online, felt like a great team. I look forward to delivering Peep and building relationships with parents and building on their knowledge.'  Victoria, Early years practitioner in school, Aberdeen
  • 'Excellent course, which worked very well. All information was clear, with plenty of time for questions and conversation about the content.'  Family support worker, Oxfordshire
  • 'Over the years I have attended many training events, however this is the first training that really values and concentrates on the parents' involvement, knowledge and achievements. The LTP has really inspired me to look at the ways in which I can build relationships with parents and families to make a positive difference to the families I work with.'  Louise, Community nursery nurse - health visiting, Oxfordshire 

Would you recommend this training course to other practitioners?

  • 'Yes, approaching parents regarding how they can help at home can be daunting and Peep training has made me realise it isn't. The training has been very inspiring.'  Tracey, Team Leader/SENDco, Lincolnshire
  • 'Totally!  It is of huge value and will be hugely empowering.' Louise, Infant School EY Lead, Hampshire 
  • 'Definitely - fun programme, lots to think about and different ways to engage with parents and their children.'  Parenting Support Practitioner, Luton 
  • 'Peep is a really do-able programme and can run alongside other projects already in our strategic plan.'  Senior Early Childhood Educator, Stirling 
  • 'Yes, I think parent understanding is crucial in them interacting more with their children. Very practical and great toolkit.'  Homestart Co-ordinator, Stirling 

Did the course strengthen your skills, knowledge and understanding in supporting parents with their children's learning?

  • 'It gave a good clear structure to help parents understand and value how their children learn, in a fun but meaningful way.'  Kathryn, Preschool Manager/ SENco, Lincolnshire
  • 'I feel that after these two days I have the confidence to go away and share this with my parents - giving them support and sharing ideas.'  Donna, Childminder, Lincolnshire
  • 'Yes, I've learnt many useful strategies to support parents and children.'  Support Worker, Luton 
  • 'Yes, excellent opportunity to enhance skills, share good practice and network. Feeling very uplifted and excited about running sessions with current Stay and Play parents.'  Family Team Leader, Luton 
  • 'Yes, really interesting course, enthusiastic and passionate trainers. Feel full of confidence now and keen to get started. There are no negatives to this training!'  Sara, Senior Early Childhood Educator, Stirling

Recommendations from practitioners after they have started delivering Peep with families:

  • 'As a practitioner it provides everything you need (including the website) to deliver programmes. As a parent it is a fun, inclusive and educational opportunity to participate in a group activity with your child.'  Tracy, Classroom assistant, South Ayrshire
  • 'Brilliant programme and parents really enjoy doing the sessions.'  Lisa, Children's Centre Senior Practitioner, Cambridgeshire
  • 'I can see impact on families, developing relationships, understanding how their child develops accelerated progress towards early learning goals (ELGs). Parents say they enjoy working with the class teacher in this way.'  Gill, Reception unit leader in a school, Southampton
  • 'Great for building confidence in the person delivering Peep sessions, as well as families. Great for parents to pick up tips and hints to help understand children's learning and development.'  Lynda, Nursery nurse, South Ayrshire
  • 'Great having so many resources on hand and I love the research articles and handouts for parents.'  Sue, Children's Centre practitioner, Merseyside
  • 'It takes the emphasis away from 'formal' learning, which can overwhelm parents. By focusing on relationships and every day learning opportunities, parents go home feeling empowered.'  Naomi, Outreach worker, Warwickshire
  • 'It's inclusive and doesn't preach to parents, making it more accessible. Parents appreciate that the activities are easy to do and they don't need to go and buy expensive resources.'  Nursery nurse, West Lothian
  • 'It's such a unique programme that is non-threatening which compliments everyday life as a parent/carer.'  Marion, Family Support worker

Are you working with families antenatally? See our Antenatal Infographic

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Feedback a few months later: "Peep is inclusive and doesn't preach to parents, making it more accessible.  Parents appreciate that the activities are easy to do and they don't need to go and buy expensive resources."  Nursery nurse, West Lothian

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