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Fathers still intimidated by early years settings
4 Mar 2009
Researchers carried out focus groups and interviews with more than 40 practitioners and fathers in the East Midlands. Fathers said the predominance of female staff in settings makes them feel uncomfortable, while practitioners often sensed this discomfort and struggled to engage with the fathers as a result.
The study focused specifically on everyday interaction with fathers, as opposed to father-friendly activities organised by settings.
The Pre-School Learning Alliance has created online resources to help practitioners engage with fathers.
(Children & Young People Now, 4 March 2009)
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