Peep Families Connect Programme Training
Strengthen parent partnerships and staff skills in engaging parents
The value of a parent-school partnership approach to supporting children’s learning is increasingly being recognised and expected by education departments. However, many teachers say they have had no parental engagement training (EEF*). 51% of primary school leaders in a DfE survey* said that staff training would help, and 72% wanted guidance or resources for parents.
Our Peep Families Connect Programme and one-day Training equips practitioners to support parents with their children’s learning and development at home and school, into and during the early primary years. It develops the skills and confidence of staff and (as a result) parents, with its combination of:
- planning and delivery resources for 8 engaging sessions to share with families, covering social and emotional development, language, literacy and numeracy,
- effective strategies and guidance on developing trusting relationships with parents and reducing barriers between home and school.
Course length:
1 day
£ per person:
- £245 + vat
Training formats:
- Face-to-face
- Live online
What’s included:
- Planning & delivery resources & support for 8 sessions
- CPD Certified
Training formats:
Who it’s for
Peep Families Connect training is for staff working with families with children aged from about three or four to seven, though this is flexible. This includes teachers, teaching assistants and other practitioners working in or with schools or early years settings.
What practitioners will learn and be equipped to deliver:
The Peep Families Connect Programme Training equips practitioners to:
- use the programme as a flexible way to engage parents and build their confidence in using the programme’s ideas and simple activities to support their child’s development
- expand your knowledge and skills in engaging and working with parents and carers
- deliver Families Connect sessions with parents and children together, in one-to-one or group sessions
During the training: You will explore practical delivery ideas, strategies and resources, using the Peep Families Connect Programme. The training values and builds on your knowledge, skills and experience.
The training includes a printed handbook and online access to the Peep Families Connect Programme, full of practical ideas and activities. Both the handbook and login area contain eight session plans and guidance, along with handouts, tips and video clips for you to share with parents and their children.
How Families Connect helps
The Peep Families Connect Programme aims to strengthen:
- parent-child interactions
- relationships and engagement between parents and educational settings
- children’s early learning outcomes
Together, these contribute to narrowing the early learning attainment gap so that all children can reach their full potential.
Families Connect is an evidence-based programme that supports parental engagement in children’s learning, at home and at school. It offers practical ideas to enhance the quality of the home learning environment. The programme consists of eight sessions focusing on personal, social and emotional development, communication, literacy and numeracy. Activities are fun and free or low cost, and can be easily replicated by families at home.
Families Connect was developed and delivered by Save the Children for several years, and we’re delighted that it has now transitioned to Peeple, joining our wider suite of family programmes.
Peep Families Connect: free Info Session
Find out more about using Peep with your local families
Next dates: 27 Oct ~ 25 Nov
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Feedback from Peep Families Connect delegates:
Very good training to prepare you for implementing the programme. Lots of details and opportunities to practice and moderate with other professionals.”
Shauna, Depute, Nursery, Glasgow
The programme resources received were brilliant, easy to understand and packed with lots of useful and interesting information. The trainers were very knowledgeable, friendly and made the training fun.”
Development worker, Aberdeen City Council
How to book
Book onto an open course opposite
For online courses we use Microsoft Teams. 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.
Book onto an open Peep Families Connect course:
- Wed 11 November
- Wed 20 January
Duration: 1 day, 9.30 – 4.30pm
Platform: live online – Teams
Complete and return the booking form:
Payment and Cancellation Terms and Conditions:
Peep Learning Ltd, the trading arm of Peeple, will invoice you after receiving this booking form. See full Terms and Conditions
Peep Learning Ltd Vat Registration no: 768 4173 94.
Families Connect is a copyrighted resource owned by Peeple, based on an original programme created by Save the Children UK.
* References:
EEF: Education Endowment Foundation – Parental Engagement
DfE survey: ‘School and College Voice’ research and analysis (Oct 2025)