Engaging fathers
... in their children's education
When effective strategies for reaching out to fathers are thoughtfully and consistently implemented, they sometimes prove surprisingly easy to engage. However, 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.
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Download a PDF (0.5Mb Acrobat Reader 5 or above required) 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.
This booklet is available to order from Prolog by calling 0845 60 222 60 (quote ref. DfES/0314/2004). Alternatively you can download it here. |
Engaging fathers — involving parents, raising
achievement
ParentsCentre
The ParentsCentre web site offers information and support
for parents on how to become involved in their children's education, as
well as tips on dealing with issues such as bullying , truancy and Internet safety. The site also has discussion forums for
parents and an 'ask the expert' facility.
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Case Study — Brookside Primary School Brookside School held a Men's Health Awareness and Alternative Therapies morning for Parent/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. Read more about the session at Brookside Primary School here. |
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New research In April 2005, the National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI) published research carried out on fathers' involvement in their children's learning. The report presents thirteen 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. |
