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PEEP is an early learning intervention which aims to improve
the life chances of children in disadvantaged areas. Its purpose
is to raise educational attainment, especially literacy, by
supporting parents and carers in their role as first educators,
giving their children a flying start at school. PEEP began
in Oxford but projects now operate in Derby, Wirral and Bristol
and other areas too.
PEEP offers materials including audio and video tapes, group
sessions (usually held in pre-schools) and home visits to
all parents and carers of children from birth to school age
in the area. It is divided into two: Early PEEP for 0s, 1s
and 2s, and Foundation PEEP for 3s and 4s. There is a structured
curriculum for different age groups, based on specific areas
such as "listening", "talking", "numeracy"
and "self-esteem". Each week the curriculum for
parents includes specific books, rhymes, songs and activities.
Parents are given a curriculum folder with suggestions for
activities at home, and can borrow books and activity packs;
they are encouraged to share books with their children every
day.
Evaluation of PEEP by the University of Oxford indicates
that, at the age of five, children whose parents participated
in PEEP had more developed language and book awareness. More
research on PEEP
PEEP Learning Ltd offers national consultancy and training.
- For more information visit www.peep.org.uk
Peers Early Education Partnership, The PEEP Centre, Peers
School, Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 6JZ Tel:
01865 395145 Fax: 01865 749690 Email: info@peep.org.uk
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