peep evidence base

Our work has been evaluated in five independent research studies by the Universities of Oxford and Warwick. These show that Peep:

• successfully reaches isolated families and engages them in their children’s learning
• helps parents become more aware of their children’s development and how to foster it
• helps children develop good foundations for literacy and strong self-esteem
• enables practitioners from a wide range of professions develop new skills and fresh approaches to unlock parents’ potential rather than focus on their problems.

Four formal research studies on the Peep Learning Together programme have been carried out by the University of Oxford:

• Birth to School Study
• Enabling Parents Study
• Foundation Peep Study
• Room to Play Study

Five of the families who were part of the Birth to School Study took part in a small Tracer study twelve years after they attended Peep, involving a semi-structured interview.

The University of Warwick has carried out the following research studies:

• Early Explorers: Integrating partner professionals to support parents with their children’s development from birth
• Reflective Parenting (antenatal) programme (pilot - interim findings)