Foundations Guidebook
EasyPeasy is approved in the Foundations Guidebook for local authority commissioning, as having “evidence of enhancing school achievement for children, and supporting positive outcomes for couples, parents, and families. It has a low cost to set up and deliver compared to other interventions reviewed.”
Independently evaluated
Independent evaluation from the Education Endowment Foundation suggests that children whose families had access to EasyPeasy were more likely to achieve a Good Level of Development in their EYFS Profile assessment, with 4% more of these children assessed as ‘school ready’ by their teachers.
Trustworthy health information
EasyPeasy's content is produced to the highest possible standards.
We are proud that EasyPeasy's health and child development content has been accredited by the Patient Information Forum and awarded the PIF TICK; the UK’s only quality mark for trustworthy health information.
On demand digital parenting programme and resources for all families
Our app-based parenting programme for parents, carers, and practitioners of children from birth to age 5 is designed with early years experts to inspire simple, positive interactions at home or in settings, improve family dynamics, and support child development.
In partnering with local authorities, premium access to the app is made free for your community. EasyPeasy supports over 100 languages, so it is accessible to diverse communities and those whose first or preferred language is not English.
Complementing an integrated and localised support strategy
We recognise each local authority area has different local population needs and priorities to consider. That’s why we work with councils individually to build a package of support tailored to the specific needs of your community.
EasyPeasy can be introduced as a universal, holistic programme for families, or as a targeted programme of intervention with those most in need of support, such as children in care settings, local cohorts, new parents, or as part of your referral pathways.
The information and support families need, when they need it
Families using the EasyPeasy app can access relevant family information services content including nutrition and weight management, stopping smoking, oral hygiene, and mental health support. Content can be tailored to your local area and priorities, amplifying awareness of your community services and support.
The app also includes a peer-to-peer space where parents, carers, and practitioners can connect with each other through sharing ideas and experiences in a safe, monitored, and quality-assured online space.
Helping to build an empowered early years workforce
EasyPeasy integrates with local health and education networks including health visitors, midwives, nurseries, primary schools, children's centres, and more to provide your community teams with expert resources and tips relevant to a range of early years settings.
We offer an online training programme for practitioners from multiple disciplines, providing teams with additional guidance, best practice, and advice to achieve home learning environment outcomes and drive impact for children and families in their professional settings.
A bridge to hard-to-reach communities to achieve impact and positive outcomes
We know how hard it is to reach families, so our friendly team are on hand to support you in achieving impact. Our experts craft optimised awareness and reach campaigns to put EasyPeasy in the hands of hard-to-reach communities.
Once you are on board with us, we will also share resource packs and awareness materials, and support the implementation of EasyPeasy in your community, both digitally and via your early years settings and Best Start Family Hubs.
Expert content and advice that families can trust
EasyPeasy's evidence-based content is mapped to ages and stages; improving children’s mental health and wellbeing, self-regulation, language and communication skills, and enhancing school readiness and achievement.
Our AI-powered content recommendation engine learns and grows with each parent and child over time to provide a personalised family experience, and we are proud that 95% of parents and carers say they plan to continue to use the EasyPeasy programme at home with their children.
Data on impact and outcomes at your fingertips
Your dedicated local authority dashboard allows you to easily track and monitor outreach and impact, with real-time data on take-up amongst children and families, engagement with content, geographic breakdown, and numbers of reach-to-families in low-income households that are engaging with EasyPeasy in your area. Feedback and satisfaction from parents and families will be regularly gathered from surveys and shared for additional insights, and can help you to uncover local support needs and build your understanding of take up and satisfaction of local services.
A sustainable, cost-saving solution for your early years strategies
Reduce referrals and waiting lists for specialist support by improving the home learning environment and building parent’s understanding of child development. Ensure children are arriving to school ready to learn, reducing behavioural challenges in the classroom, and improving attendance. Support play and learning at home without the expense of in-person home visits, or target your home visit budget on families most in need using EasyPeasy as a universal provision. According to the EIF, "The EasyPeasy programme has a low cost to set up and deliver compared with other interventions."
86% of EasyPeasy parents and carers in Cornwall say that since using the EasyPeasy app, they feel they are making a difference in their child’s behaviour.
88% of EasyPeasy parents and carers in Barnsley say they know more about what they can do to help their child develop their speech, language, and communication skills.
98% of parents and carers in Coventry who have downloaded and used the EasyPeasy app say that they will continue using the service for their children.