Success stories
Involving fathers with their sons' literacy
1 Feb 2011
In 2009/10 we piloted a hands-on approach for involving male family members in children’s education. Boys who would particularly benefit from being supported with their reading at home were chosen to take part in a series of inspiring events with their fathers. The pilot had a significant impact on the boys’ attitudes to reading and also made the fathers realise the extent of their impact on their sons’ educations.
Without the National Literacy Trust project I would not be reading with my boy. Definitely, definitely guaranteed. I would not be doing it.
Mick, 32, father
