Build stronger, more effective relationships with parents and carers to support every child’s learning and development.
Course Overview: This engaging online course is designed for early years practitioners who want to enhance their skills in working collaboratively with parents and families. A strong partnership between early years settings and parents is central to a child’s well-being and progress, and this course provides practical strategies, communication techniques, and insights to help you achieve just that.
What You’ll Learn:
The importance of partnership working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
How to communicate effectively with parents and carers, including in sensitive or challenging situations
Ways to involve parents in their child’s learning, both at home and in the setting
Techniques to build trust, mutual respect, and positive ongoing relationships
Approaches for supporting diverse families and respecting different backgrounds, values, and experiences
Who Is This Course For? Ideal for:
Early years practitioners, educators, and childminders
Nursery and preschool staff
Managers and leaders in early years settings
Anyone looking to strengthen parent engagement and collaboration
Course Format:
100% online – study anytime, anywhere
Interactive modules with real-world examples
Self-paced learning with downloadable resources and reflection tasks
Certificate of completion provided
Learning Outcome: By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and practical tools to build strong, respectful partnerships with parents—creating a supportive, collaborative environment where every child can thrive.
