Practitioners Zone

Research has been undertaken in early years’ settings across two local authorities to investigate how Story Making© can provide an effective vehicle for family learning. Practitioners have developed transferable models of practice, identifying strategies for engaging parents and carers and demonstrating how Story Making© can be applied in the context of family learning.

"Value personal and family stories. These provide valuable starting points and promote confidence and ownership"

"Use one-to-one direct contact"

"Get to know more about your parents’ skills and expertise"

"Find opportunities to put parents into the shoes of the learner in order that they experience the Story Making learning process"