Embedding 50 Things into your practice to strengthen parent partnerships

Join us to explore how the 50 Things to Do Before You're Five initiative can be used as a tool to strengthen partnerships with parents by providing low-cost, no-cost activities for parents to try out and home and share with your setting.

During the session we will explore:What is 50 Things to Do Before You're FiveWhy use 50 Things to Do Before You're Five Practical ways to embed 50 Things into your practice.

What is 50 Things to Do Before You're Five:

50 Things to Do Before You're Five is a free initiative designed to help parents and carers support their child's early learning and development through fun, low-cost, everyday activities.

It is built around 50 simple experiences like jumping in puddles, sharing stories or going on a woodland walk, each linked to key areas of the Early Years Foundations Stage (EYFS) and aimed to support the home learning environment. 50 Things can also be used by Early Years settings, schools and families

Why use 50 Things:

• Shows that your setting/service recognises the value of play
• Shows that your setting/service is going above and beyond to celebrate play
• Highlights that parents are welcomed and celebrated in your setting/service
• Shows families that your setting/services prioritises parent partnership
• Showcases and signposts to low and no cost activities and events that families can access
• Improves outcomes for your children