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OverviewDrawing on the expertise of a range of professionals, this practical guide will help Early Years practitioners to actively engage fathers in their child's wellbeing. Engaging Fathers in the Early Years provides practitioners with: - Tried-and-tested strategies for successfully engaging fathers across a range of services - Effective approaches for working with different groups of fathers, including young and separated fathers - Up-to-date evidence on the impact of father involvement on child outcomes - Current policy frameworks and their impact on working with fathers and male carers - Evaluation techniques to monitor the development of work with fathers over time Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carol Potter (Leeds Beckett University, UK) , Roger OlleyPublisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation Dimensions: Width: 16.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.364kg ISBN: 9781441196958ISBN 10: 1441196951 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 28 June 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction \ Part One: Overview \ 1. Why Involve Fathers? Carol Potter \ 2. Fathers and UK Policy Roger Olley and Carol Potter \ 3. Collecting Information - The First Step to Father Inclusion David Van der Velde and Charlotte Dack \ Part Two: Fathers in Early Years Services \ 4. Engaging Fathers in the Antenatal and Postnatal Periods Roger Olley \ 5. Engaging Fathers in Early Years Settings Tim Kahn \ 6. Engaging Fathers in Early Years Transitions Carol Potter, Gary Walker and Bev Keen Part Three: Diversity in Fatherhood \ 7. Working With Young Fathers Nigel Sherriff, Kevin Lowe and Liz McDonnell \ 8. Working With Fathers of Disabled Children Carol Potter and Kathy Rist \ 9. Working with Fathers from Black and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds Roger Olley \ 10. Working With Separated Fathers Geoff Read \ Conclusion and Ways Forward \ Appendices \ References \ IndexReviews'This book is a welcome addition and reaffirms the importance of engaging fathers. Offering chapters which focus on the different circumstances of the modern dad is helpful in provoking discussion and strategies for ensuring that dads are included.'June O'Sullivan, Chief Executive, London Early Years Foundation, UK The whole book is an important initial read for any practitioner, manager or policy-maker inearly years' settings when they are reviewing or designing a whole familyservice that seeks to really understand and practically engage fathers for thebenefit of all our children's welfare. 'An inspiring book which not only highlights the huge difference that fathers can make to their families, but also outlines some simple and effective steps we can take to ensure more children enjoy the benefits of having an involved dad in their lives. Carol and Roger's excellent guide to Engaging Fathers in the Early Years is essential reading for everyone working with children and families in the UK today.' Glen Poole, Strategic Director, The Men's Network, UKPractice 'This book is a welcome addition and reaffirms the importance of engaging fathers. Offering chapters which focus on the different circumstances of the modern dad is helpful in provoking discussion and strategies for ensuring that dads are included.'June O'Sullivan, Chief Executive, London Early Years Foundation, UK The whole book is an important initial read for any practitioner, manager or policy-maker in early years' settings when they are reviewing or designing a whole family service that seeks to really understand and practically engage fathers for the benefit of all our children's welfare. 'An inspiring book which not only highlights the huge difference that fathers can make to their families, but also outlines some simple and effective steps we can take to ensure more children enjoy the benefits of having an involved dad in their lives. Carol and Roger's excellent guide to Engaging Fathers in the Early Years is essential reading for everyone working with children and families in the UK today.' Glen Poole, Strategic Director, The Men's Network, UK Practice ‘An inspiring book which not only highlights the huge difference that fathers can make to their families, but also outlines some simple and effective steps we can take to ensure more children enjoy the benefits of having an involved dad in their lives. Carol and Roger's excellent guide to Engaging Fathers in the Early Years is essential reading for everyone working with children and families in the UK today.' Glen Poole, Strategic Director, The Men's Network, UK ‘This book is a welcome addition and reaffirms the importance of engaging fathers. Offering chapters which focus on the different circumstances of the modern dad is helpful in provoking discussion and strategies for ensuring that dads are included.'June O'Sullivan, Chief Executive, London Early Years Foundation, UK The whole book is an important initial read for any practitioner, manager or policy-maker in early years’ settings when they are reviewing or designing a whole family service that seeks to really understand and practically engage fathers for the benefit of all our children’s welfare. -- Simon Howard, Nottingham Trent University, UK * Practice * Author InformationCarol Potter is a Senior Lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. Roger Olley was awarded an MBE for services to families in the 2011 honours awards list. He is recognised as one of the lead practice-based experts on including fathers and male carers in frontline public services. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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