Project
Oxford Parent Infant Project (Oxpip)
Funding
Last year's income totalled around £500,000, made up of around £110,000 from Oxfordshire children's centres, a £100,000 Department for Education grant and funding from others including Impetus PEF, Henry Smith Charity and Trusthouse Charitable Foundation
Background
There is mounting scientific evidence of the critical role parental love, or attachment, plays in babies' brain development and children's ongoing confidence, emotional wellbeing and ability to form positive relationships.
Psychotherapist Sue Gerhardt witnessed the success of a Canadian project called Watch, Wait and Wonder, which encouraged parents to tune into their babies and respond to their cues, and was keen to replicate it in Oxfordshire.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
