Discover What Dads Can Do

Dads and/or male carers are often an under represented group at Family Learning events. Reasons for this can vary from work commitments to unequal access to resources. It is increasingly important for organisations to encourage fathers/ male carers to use their services because of changes in legislation – such as increased paternity leave and promotion of gender quality.

Key points to remember when attracting fathers are:

• Get some information on your target audience

• Use promotional materials that will reach men - a recent Campaign for Learning project used beermats!

• Find out what they want:what types of activities would they attend?  Remember to think outside the box - male does not always equal football!
  

• Make sure your venue is welcoming to fathers/ male carers - think about the types of images, food and arrangements that might appeal to men.

To help you organise your father friendly Family Learning event why not look through the resources below:

Organising your event
Ideas and practical advice for involving fathers - downloadable leaflet produced by the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

Activity ideas
dadcando.com is a great new website with tips, advice, fun projects and plans for dads (mums can use them too!)
This is a great resource full of fun ideas including making, cooking, and doing activities
Making a mobius strip
Making a micro book
Making jam tartlets
For more ideas go to the A-Z resource section

Useful links
Fathers Plus
Working with Fathers
Barnados - Baby father project