A study of the Early Years Peer-to-Peer Support Programme found local authority providers reported better understanding of the early years curriculum (early years foundation stage), more effective parental engagement in their child’s learning, and improved delivery of frontline services.
Provided by the Early Childhood Unit at charity the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) in partnership with the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes, the two-year scheme assigned an external early years specialist to a local authority or nursery chain provider to give support and advice.
A total of 80 assignments were implemented across England during the project to 64 providers. Specialists offered a variety of approaches to suit settings' needs, including training days, face-to-face and telephone assistance or provision of resources.
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