FAQ Griffbereit

Whether you are an interested family, an educational specialist, a parent guide or a programme coordinator: Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.

What does Griffbereit want?

The focus is on toddler-friendly parent-child interaction (activities such as reading aloud, painting together, playing, etc.) in at least two languages: the family language(s) and German.

Who can participate in Griffbereit?

Children between one and three years of age and their parents/families who would like to get to know and use the potential of multilingualism already in the first years of their children's lives.
Children with and without a permanent place in childcare

Where do Griffbereit groups take place?

Griffbereit-Groups are offered in day-care centres, family centres, family education centres as well as in the context of migration organisations, etc.

When can my child start with Griffbereit?

As soon as the child is 1 year old and has a Griffbereit-group is offered.

When does a Griffbereit group take place?

New Griffbereit-Groups start at any time and usually take place once a week for about 1 year.

Who is responsible for the programme?

Griffbereit is professionally supported by the Land-wide coordination offices (LaKos). The LaKo is also responsible for the overall coordination in NRW and nationwide.

You can find more information here (link to About us).

What are the tasks of the educational institution offering Griffbereit?

The programme Griffbereit is part of the concept
The educational institution is a cooperation partner of the nationwide programme Griffbereit
The educational institution provides the premises for the Griffbereit-Group ready

Is childcare provided for siblings during the Griffbereit group?

Yes, if parents/families with children under or over the age of the programme target group are attending, childcare can be provided.

Who is responsible for the Griffbereit programme?

Griffbereit is professionally supported by the Land-wide coordination offices (LaKos). The LaKo is also responsible for the overall coordination in NRW and nationwide.

You can find more information here

Implementation is obligatory in cooperation with the local Municipal Integration Centres (KI) and the nationwide cooperation partners (Land coordination offices, local and/or regional programme coordination offices).

Who will take the lead in implementing the programme?

The municipal integration centres or the nationwide cooperation partners coordinate or accompany the programme, if necessary also in cooperation with other offices/organisations, and offer information events and training.

When can the programme start?

Griffbereit can start at any time - as soon as the required group size (at least 6 interested families) comes together.

Which educational institutions are suitable?

Educational institutions that

register their interest with the KI or the nationwide cooperation partner or the federal transfer team
have sufficient rooms
show sufficient group size for the formation of -family groups (at least 6 interested families).

Which agencies should be involved in programming from the beginning?

Recommendable: Youth welfare office/specialist advice and possible sponsors and donors

Who should be networked with each other for the success of the programme?

Municipal Integration Centre/Federal Cooperation Partner
Youth Welfare Office
Childcare centre provider/specialist advisory services
Nursery management and team
Parental companion
Early help, family education, MSO, integration course providers, arrival meeting point, etc.
Other network partners, e.g. libraries, etc.

What steps need to be taken before implementing the programme in the educational institution?

Clarification of tasks of programme executing agency
Clarification of financing
Cooperation agreement between provider/day care centre and KI/federal cooperation partner
Programme presentation, expression of interest and acquisition
Qualification

What are the tasks of the educational institution?

the programme Griffbereit functions as a concept of the educational institution (integrative offer)
Cooperation agreement between the CI/federal cooperation partner and the educational institution/promoter (stipulation of cooperation goals, cooperation contributions of the partners, finances)
Provide facilities for the parent/family group (and possible childcare).
Participation in the annual evaluation
Participation in qualification offers
If applicable: participation in the working group Griffbereit and backpack on site

What are the tasks of the KI/federal cooperation partner?

Presentation of the programme to interested providers, the KiTa team, etc.
Coordination/monitoring of the programme
Provision of the materials
Publicity for the programme
Participation in and evaluation of the annual evaluation
Basic qualification of parent guides and educators
Further training for parent guides and educators

Who is responsible for recruiting participants in the programme and which methods of recruiting families have proven successful?

the educational institution already refers to the programme during the registration interviews.
Possibly advertising via migrant communities and MSOs and, if necessary, in consultation with the Integration Council.

What are the tasks of parent guides?

Participation in the planning of the programme before it begins
Participation in weekly planning meetings and agreements with the teacher and educator
Weekly parent/family group (2 hours)
Participation in the basic qualification and further training for parent guides, reflection meetings
Participation in exchange and reflection meetings on site
Participation in the annual evaluation

What requirements should parent guides have?

own multilingualism
flexible in terms of time and space

Who concludes the contract with the parent companion?

The carrier of the Griffbereit-Group
The sponsor of the day care centre

Who trains the parent guides?

Local AI/federal cooperation partner

Is childcare necessary during the Griffbereit group?

Yes, if parents/families with children under or over the age of the programme target group participate

Who concludes the childcare contract?

See point: Who concludes the contract with the parent companion?

Who is responsible for the Griffbereit programme?

Griffbereit is professionally supported by the Statewide Coordination Offices (LaKo). The LaKo is also responsible for overall coordination in NRW and nationwide.

You can find more information here

Who will take the lead in implementing the programme?

How many hours do parent guides spend on their work?

As a rule:

3-4 hours per week: 2 in the parents' group and 1-2 hours for preparation and follow-up.
Plus time for exchange/reflection talks
Plus time for further education and training

What is the remuneration of the parent guides and which deadlines have to be taken into account?

As a rule, the work as a parent companion is remunerated. The LaKI collects average values and makes recommendations based on the rates for family education/VHS. However, the remuneration can also be based on the lump sum for exercise leaders or in the form of a mini-job. There is also the case of release of permanent staff, which replaces direct remuneration.

Appointments usually include:

Implementation of the group lessons
Training, further education
Reflection and planning meetings
Preparation and follow-up of the offers

If applicable: Dates of the regional working group Griffbereit and backpack

Who trains the parent guides?

Recommended:

The training is led by the local AI/federal cooperation partner, who later organises the training. Griffbereit-The group leader accompanies the group and can thus be a contact person for the parent guides from the very beginning.

Information on the programme can be obtained from the local AI/federal cooperation partner.

Speakers can be brought in for specific topics, e.g. media education, literacy, etc.

What is the focus of the training?

See also: Qualification as a parent companion.

What certificates do parent guides receive?

Confirmation Basic Qualification EB
Confirmation of further qualification EB
Confirmation of the period of the fee activity EB

Which topics are particularly suitable for precursor, introductory or taster courses?

Family or KiTa entry, media, movement

Who concludes the cooperation agreement with the provider/educational institution and other partners?

The local CI or the nationwide cooperation partner concludes the cooperation agreement with the executing agency/educational institution and - if envisaged - with other partners.

What about cooperation agreements between LaKI and KI/federal cooperation partner or KI/federal cooperation partner and executing agency, institution?

Implementation is tied to cooperation agreements.

The cooperation agreements with the local providers or educational institutions are to be made regionally.

What are the requirements for the search for parent guides?

Multilingual parent companion
flexible in terms of time and space

What criteria are used to select and determine the number of hours for the parent guides?

Recommended:

3-4 hours per week: 2 in the parent group and 1-2 hours for preparation and follow-up.
Plus time for exchange/reflection talks
Plus time for further education and training

What should be the focus of the training?

See also: Qualification as a parent companion.

Which certificates are to be given to the parent guides?

Confirmation Basic Qualification EB
Confirmation of further qualification EB
Confirmation of the period of the fee activity EB

How can an exchange/reflection meeting between different Griffbereit groups be organised?

Within the framework of a (regional) working group Griffbereit and Rucksack
Within the framework of practical workshops/qualifications

At what group size does it make sense to fund the programme?

A consistent group size between 6 (minimum) and 18 people is recommended.

What does long-term financing look like?

Possibilities:

Within the framework of integration and education conferences of the state/city/district, definition of integration goals, especially for language promotion, family education/adult education as well as synergy effects through state and federal programmes (IfKuF, Sprach-Kitas, etc.).
Local agreements to include budget Griffbereit firmly in the budget of the respective youth welfare office/family centre funds
Generous donation from a company / football club etc.