Please note The Learning Exchange is no longer under development, this resource may be out of date. This page is provided for archival purposes only.

A review of how fathers can be better recognised and supported through DCSF policy

While fathers can play an extremely important role in achieving positive outcomes for their children, they also face significant barriers to engaging with a range of family services. The available research shows that parental involvement is one of the most important factors in children’s achievement and adjustment and that fathers are vitally important in this.

Details
Published: 
2008
Author: 
James Page
Gill Whitting
Carl Mclean
Publisher: 
The Department for Children, Schools and Families