Working with Young Fathers courses
A. Working with Young Fathers: 3 day accredited
Aims of the course
To help participants:
 understand fathers’ roles in child development
 examine their own attitudes and feelings towards young fathers
 develop the confidence, knowledge and skills to encourage positive
relationships between young fathers and their children
 plan effective needs-led approaches to engage with and support young
fathers, particularly in ‘hard-to-reach’ groups
 explore, and develop strategies to overcome, the barriers and
dilemmas that arise in trying to integrate services for young fathers into
mainstream provision
The course includes exploration of:
 what children need from their fathers
 the issues which non-resident fathers face
 the personal and cultural issues which shape our perceptions of
men/fathers
 discussion with a panel of fathers
 effective recruitment strategies
Who is it aimed at?
All staff and volunteers working directly with families, for example in maternity
and early years services, child and family support services, child protection
agencies, health services, schools, Connexions, youth justice agencies,
community work. No previous experience of working with fathers needed.
Accreditation
The course also involves:
 10 hours of independent study following the initial two day course, to
create a portfolio focussed on planning a father-friendly service, and
reflecting on your work practices;
 group tutorials and an opportunity to discuss and develop course work,
on day three of the course.
To achieve accreditation, you must show you understand the issues involved
in working with fathers and have the capacity to work effectively with them.
How much does it cost?
£390.00 (plus VAT) for Local Authorities, Health Services, large charities,
prisons, schools/universities etc, or £340.00 (plus VAT) for smaller voluntary
organisations and charities (i.e. with turnover less than £250,000 p.a.).
B. Working with Young Fathers: 2 day course
Aims of the course
To help participants:
 understand fathers’ roles in child development
 examine their own attitudes and feelings towards young fathers
 develop the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to encourage
positive relationships between young fathers and their children
 plan effective needs-led approaches to engage with and support young
fathers, particularly in ‘hard-to-reach’ groups
 explore, and develop strategies to overcome, the barriers and
dilemmas that arise in trying to integrate services for young fathers into
mainstream provision
The course also includes:
 exploration of cultural assumptions and personal attitudes/experiences
about young men and fathers
 information about fathers’ roles in children’s development
 learning about key approaches and techniques in working with young
fathers and other male carers - including examples of good practice
 space to reflect on your current practice in working with families, and
plan father-friendly services
 how to find out about local young fathers’ needs and experiences
 ways of working in partnership with young mothers and the wider family
 how to stay well-informed and supported as your work with young
fathers develops
Who is it aimed at?
All staff and volunteers working directly with families, for example in maternity
and early years services, child and family support services, child protection
agencies, health services, schools, Connexions, youth justice agencies,
community work. No previous experience of working with fathers needed.
How much does it cost?
£280.00 (plus VAT) per delegate for Local Authorities, Health Services, large
charities, prisons, schools/universities etc, or £250.00 (plus VAT) for smaller
voluntary organisations and charities (i.e. with turnover less than £250,000
p.a.)
C. Working with Young Fathers: 1 day course
Aims of the course
To introduce participants to the key knowledge and skills they need to
encourage positive relationships between young men and their children. The
course will explore examples of good practice in engaging with and supporting
young fathers and male carers, particularly in ‘hard-to-reach’ groups. It will
encourage participants to reflect on their current practice in working with
families, and to develop practical plans to engage more effectively with young
fathers in their work.
The course also includes:
 exploration of cultural and personal assumptions about men and
fathers
 information about fathers’ roles in children’s development
 learning about key approaches and techniques in working with young
fathers and other male carers - including xamples of good practice
 space to reflect on your current practice in working with families, and
plan father-friendly services
 advice on how to find out about local young fathers’ needs and
experiences
 ideas on ways of working in partnership with young mothers and the
wider family
 tips about how to stay well-informed and supported as your work with
young fathers develops
Who is it aimed at?
All staff and volunteers working directly with families, for example in maternity
and early years services, child and family support services, child protection
agencies, health services, schools, Connexions, youth justice agencies,
community work. No previous experience of working with fathers needed.
How much does it cost?
£160.00 (plus VAT) for Local Authorities, Health Services, large charities,
prisons, schools/universities etc or £140.00 (plus VAT) for smaller voluntary
organisations and charities (i.e. with turnover less than £250,000 p.a.)