Working with fathers

Engaging fathers is an important part of childcare and safeguarding practice. Fathers may need support in the process of becoming effective parents, and this is reflected in a number of government directives.This course explores the historical context of fatherhood and considers research and evidence based practice when working with fathers. It also looks at a variety of skills and techniques for assessing their parenting roles and engaging and supporting them as fathers.

Learning outcomes cover:

• The impact of the father’s role in child development.
• The complex aspect of a father’s role when working with children and families in child protection.
• What research is saying about engaging fathers when working with children and families.
• The range of professional responses to fathers from agencies.
• Skills in looking at different ways of working with fathers to enhance the parenting role.