Somer Valley Children’s Centres

( Radstock, Peasedown, Midsomer Norton, Paulton and surrounding villages)

Engaging FathersWhat are we doing at Somer Valley Children’s Centres ?Our vision- To be a fully father inclusive service that meets the needs of fathers through engaging, supporting and responding to their needs. How are we achieving this?

1) Access- Walk, Talk and Explore, groups, outreach

2) Communication- Consultations, letters, publicity, events

3) Environment- Images, resources4) Training- Father awareness5) Innovation6) Leadership- Role models, supervisions, team

meetings

Plans for the future- Further consultations with dads/males - Dads pack- Local events- Book Bugs Adventure- Male volunteers and Advisory Board members

Weston Children’s Centre ( Part of Bath East Children’s Centres – St Martin’s Garden, Parkside

and Weston)

Dads Stay and Play

At Weston Children’s Centre3rd Saturday of each month, 10.00 – 12.00

Stay and Play with a difference – Bacon Butties

Our work with Fathers across Bath East Children’s Centres?

1) The Beginning – The first Session. 23rd October 2010

2) Staffing – Centre Staff and Volunteers3) Activities – fun stuff for dads and their children4) Conversations – No football!5) Consultations – what is working and what can be

improved6) Mums are for Christmas – Our Annual invitation

Where are we going- Continued discussion with dads group- Consultations with dads- Male workers and volunteers in

Universal groups- Additional clubs and activities for dads- Engagement of dads through mothers