What is PAFT?

PAFT or Parents as First Teachers is based on the programmes developed in the USA by the Missouri State Department of Education. They provide a series of regular home visits by early childhood educators to parents with children from birth to 3 years of age. PAFT is based on the philosophy that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers.

PAFT provides free, practical support and guidance to families with young children. This support lasts from before birth to three years. PAFT is funded by the Government and administered by Early Childhood Development.