Men Friendly Services

Including Men in Schools - Conference Series

Submitted by davidv on Tue, 22/06/2010 - 12:51

Thanks to everyone who helped make the Including Men in Schools Conference on 14th June 2010 such a great day.

Fatherhood Season on the BBC

Submitted by davidv on Thu, 25/03/2010 - 19:50

Looking forward to the BBC4 Season on fatherhood.

A century of fatherhood, the biology of dads and disappearing dads are some of the programmes scheduled. Wonder what they will have to say about some of the issues we face every day - such as trying to ensure that dads as well as mums are supported in their roles as care givers by family services.

From the historical perspective this ties in nicely with the Family Man through the Ages programme developed by Fathers Plus and the NE Museums Hub.

From the BBC4 website - follow the link below to find out more.

Celebrating the work of Roger Olley

Submitted by Eileen on Tue, 05/01/2010 - 14:54

Roger Olley is retiring this January from his role as Head of Service with Children North East.

Roger has served the community for over 35 years, as a nurse, a heath visitor and this last ten years as a key member of the senior management team at Children North East and head of the Fathers Plus service. To celebrate Roger’s work Children North East will be holding a reception from 4.30 to 6.30pm on the 27th January 2010.

Is the 21st Century a Hostile Environment for Men? - BBC Radio 3 Debate

Submitted by davidv on Mon, 07/12/2009 - 12:28

Richard Moss of the BBC's Politics Show hosts a debate with founder of Kids Company and social campaigner Camila Batmanghelidjh, writer and journalist Beatrix Campbell, Assistant Bishop of Newcastle Paul Richardson and Roger Olley of Children North-East as they argue over the place of men in today's and tomorrow's world.

Follow the link below to hear the debate on BBC iplayer

National Programme Launched to Support Organisations to Include Men

Submitted by davidv on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:30

National Programme Launched to Support Organisations to Include Men

Fathers Plus, the service which works with organisations across the UK to do more to include fathers and men has launched a new modular programme to support male inclusion in response to the DCSF ‘Think Fathers/Think Families’ campaigns.

Fathers Plus National Conference: Including Men in Children's Learning

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:04

Including Men in Children’s Learning - Evidence from successful practice

The Including Men in Children’s Learning Conference is a Children North East Fathers Plus event. It will bring together leading organisations from across the UK that are working successfully to include and involve fathers and men in children’s learning.

Children North East is the oldest children's charity in the North East. Established in 1891 the organisation runs a number of community based projects and services.

Improving Outcomes in the Economic Downturn: Free Support for Children and Young People

Submitted by davidv on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 11:50

Improving Outcomes in the Economic Downturn: Free Support for Children and Young People

In the current economic climate many local authorities and partner organisations are facing significant challenges in meeting increases in demand for services. With resources already stretched it is vital that all staff including strategic planners, policy makers, practitioners and volunteers are made aware of a significant, valuable resource that is available free of charge and has been proven to help improve outcomes for Children and Young People.

Dads and Breastfeeding

This workshop will look at the importance of male involvement in breastfeeding initiation and maintenance. The session will equip attendees with practical methods of engaging men around this subject.

Learning through Play with Dad

“Fathers spend a larger proportion of their time playing with their young children than mothers do. Even if [they] spend less time with them than their mothers, fathers become meaningful and special to their children through play.” (CIVITAS, 2001)

This very practical workshop will look at why dads matter to their children’s learning and focus on the importance of learning through play together. It will also discuss gender differences in play and give practical activity ideas for play sessions.

Non Residential Fathers and Men

When relationships break down services need to support dads to stay involved with their children. This training focuses on fathers who do not live with their child, identifies the issues and barriers they face and highlights methods to engage them.

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