It is an accepted truth that parents are children's first and most enduring educators. They play a crucial role in the education of their children and there is a wealth of research evidence to suggest that children do better when:
* there is a close working relationship between home and setting
* information about children's learning is shared between everyone involved in the child's learning and development
* parents show a keen interest in their children's education and make learning part of everyday life.
These sentiments are echoed and extended in the Birth to Three Matters framework (DfES 2002), Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage (DfES/QCA 2000) and Excellence and Enjoyment (DfES 2003), all key documents in relation to children from birth to 11.
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