liF was launched in November 2006, with Buckinghamshire as the pilot authority. The first group of primary, secondary and special schools received the award in July 2007, having successfully completed the accreditation process.

'For me, Investors in Families reinforces the importance of the partnership between the family and the school. Together we work to educate and bring up our children.'- Sally Adams, Chair of PTA

liF has established the national standard and works with local authorities to deliver the scheme to local schools and other settings. liF is building a comprehensive database of good practice to enable participating schools, locally and nationally, to share ideas for working with families. liF is now being rolled out in unitary and county authorities across England.

Buddsoddwyr Mewn Teuluoedd was launched in Cardiff in January 2008.

For further information visit: www.investorsinfamilies.org.uk or email us at john.grainger@investorsinfamilies.org.uk

'The whole process really made us think about what has the greatest impact on our families...and why?...to improve our practices.' - Doug Humphries, Vice-Principal, Chalfonts Community College