Somer Valley Children’s Centres ( Radstock, Peasedown, Midsomer Norton, Paulton and surrounding villages)

Engaging Fathers What 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, resources 4) Training- Father awareness 5) Innovation 6) 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 Centre 3 rd Saturday of each month, – Stay and Play with a difference – Bacon Butties Our work with Fathers across Bath East Children’s Centres? 1) The Beginning – The first Session. 23 rd October ) Staffing – Centre Staff and Volunteers 3) Activities – fun stuff for dads and their children 4) Conversations – No football! 5) Consultations – what is working and what can be improved 6) 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