Engaging fathers in their children's education
To be effective, strategies for reaching out to fathers should be thoughtfully and consistently implemented. Shaping and implementing a coherent strategy certainly needs time and commitment at the outset. Above all, it needs an informed approach that recognises the significance of the potential outcomes for children, fathers and families.
Engaging fathers: Involving parents, raising
achievement (2004)
Taking action to include both parents in the life of the school and in their
children's learning can make a significant and positive difference to
children's achievements,motivation and self-esteem. Involving fathers can
also benefit the fathers themselves, and their families. In fact, as the
research summarised in this booklet shows, engaging fathers in their
children's education can make a significant difference to the lives of both
child and father well beyond the years of school based-learning.
Directgov: Parents
The 'Parents' section of the Directgov website (which replaced the
ParentsCentre website, which is no longer being updated) offers information and
advice for parents and carers about supporting their children's
learning.
Case study: Brookside
Primary School
Brookside School held a Men's Health Awareness and Alternative Therapies
morning for parents, carers and the local community, providing a perfect
opportunity for breaking down barriers; it was a fun way of getting men into
the school in a non-threatening situation.
National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI):
Fathers' involvement in their children's
education
In April 2005, the NFPI published research carried out on fathers'
involvement in their children's learning. The report presents 13 new
case studies of how schools and family learning providers can successfully
involve fathers and male carers across the curriculum. The research, available
as a book, is entitled Fathers' involvement in their children's
education: A review of research and practice, and can be ordered from
the NFPI website.
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