Future Proofing Fathers Work - A report on Fathers Work in Oxfordshire by Martin Andrews

To herald the release of the much anticipated report on fathers work carried out here in Oxfordshire, Oxondads would like to share its publication with our followers.

National fathers’ organisations have commented positively on the report’s findings.

Jeremy Davies, head of communications at the Fatherhood Institute, whose research has informed much of OPF’s work, said the report shows an impressive level of father focus in Oxfordshire - but also highlights how vital it is that services with a genuine ‘whole family’ focus become the norm:

“Father-inclusive practice takes serious, strategic commitment at local authority level, as well as changes in mindset and approach at the grassroots; there’s no quick fix. Dads are not a ‘special group’; mainstream services should be adapting to meet dads’ as well as mums’ needs - even, or perhaps especially, in the context of budget cuts.”

Seany O’Kane, CEO of Think Fathers said: 

“From my experience, father-inclusiveness in Oxfordshire is much more advanced than some of the practices I have encountered in other parts of the UK and should actually be used and promoted to highlight best practice nationally.”

Professor Tina Miller, Oxford Brookes University said: 

“The research and activities reported in Martin Andrews excellent report focusing on Oxfordshire should be used as an example of how to think differently and much more inclusively about fathers when planning services, from local community-based activities to national level policy change.”

Oxondads would also like to congratulate Martin Andrews on his perseverance and hard work bringing this report together, highlighting the positive work that is and still needs to be done throughout the county.

An article about the release of the report appeared in the Oxford Times on 23rd June. 

You can read it here: 

http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/14575285.Hard_work_ahead_to_keep_fathers_engaged_at_children__39_s_centres_says_Oxfordshire_Parenting_Forum/

The full report can be seen by clicking HERE

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