Their aim is to:

• provide effective help and support as early as possible,

• have conversations and listen to children and their families as early as possible,

• understand the child’s lived experience,

• work collaboratively to improve children’s life experiences,

• understand the child‘s cultural identity and needs, and recognise where there is

 disadvantage and discrimination,

• be open, honest and transparent with families in our approach,

• empower families by working with them,

• work in a way that builds on the families’ strengths, and

• build resilience in families to overcome difficulties.