A new co-design toolkit has been launched to enable parents and carers to shape early years services in England. The toolkit was developed by Policy Lab, a UK-based innovation team, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care.
The co-design toolkit is designed to involve parents and carers in the development of early years services, including childcare and education. This approach aims to improve services and outcomes for young children, as well as increase parental engagement and satisfaction.
According to Policy Lab, the co-design toolkit is based on extensive research and testing with parents and carers. It includes a range of tools and resources to support co-design, including guidance on how to involve parents and carers in the development of services.
The launch of the co-design toolkit is part of the government's efforts to improve early years services and support the development of young children. The toolkit is available online and can be used by early years providers, local authorities, and other organisations working with young children.
The co-design toolkit is seen as a positive step towards increasing parental involvement and improving services for young children. However, it remains to be seen how widely the toolkit will be adopted and whether it will lead to meaningful improvements in early years services.