Welcome to the Father Inclusion Audit from Fathers Plus

The Father Inclusion Audit grew out of the 'Think Fathers' campaign, launched by the former government in November 2008 in association with a range of partners, including the Fatherhood Institute. It was prompted by concerns that many local authority children's services need to do more to develop 'Family Inclusive Practice' which engages effectively with fathers and male carers.

The Father Inclusion Audit examines six key areas of operation, namely:

• Leadership support
• Workforce Development
• Developing Integrated Services for Fathers
• Developing Father Friendly Environments
• Father Friendly Communications and Marketing
• Recruiting Fathers Into Services

Fathers Plus specialist training and resources can help your organisation to audit requirements and target gaps in each of these areas.

About this Site

This site is for users who have undertaken the 'Father Inclusion Audit ' Training Programme. The site gives registered users access to audit tools, support for developing personalised action plans and provides access to resources targeting the priorities identified by the audit for your setting. To find out more contact Fathers Plus.

About Fathers Plus

Fathers Plus provides specialist support to Local Authority Children's Services and partner agencies to enable them to include fathers in line with current policy and evidence about what works to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Fathers Plus has been working in partnership with Family Services across the U.K. since 1997 to develop father friendly practices and policy. The service currently supports networks of practitioners across the country, provides training and workshops as well as delivering direct services to fathers in schools and children's centres.