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Peer Supervision

Mon 5 Mar, 2:00pm
Bathgate Partnership Centre

Peer supervision can assist in the process of reflective practice, and also prevent a sense of isolation, common among dedicated workers with fathers. The aims would be: • To be able to share ideas, experiences • To get support with challenges • To discuss issues via topic-based input from any member of FNS • To learn about developments, new ideas • To take back issues of relevance to FNS for further action, discussion The format for sessions could be • General introductions, and work being done • Burning issues • Topic • New ideas that work • Further training needs • Issues for FNS Confirmation of attendance is required by Wednesday 29th Feb to dadswork@hotmail.co.uk or john.rogers@westlothian.gov.uk

Detoxing Childhood parent workshops

Sat 21 Apr, 12:00am
Edinburgh Montessori Arts School

All the things we can provide our children to have healthy lives are free. Language, Love, Play, Discipline & Learning. So why do we find it so hard to put this into practice? These 3 workshops will cover Sue Palmers key areas to happy parenting to allow parents to challenge their thinking and support their actions to change. February workshop will be open space to provide an opportunity for parents to discuss the topics which are important to them. March will focus on development and Play and April Love and Discipline. Come along and join this open workshop us to share ideas, concerns and to access community resources.

Men2Mentor CIC

Edinburgh

We provide advice and run a range of training programmes for organisations in Scotland who want to better engage and support the personal, social and emotional development and wellbeing of the boys and men they work with. We're also involved in a number of community mentoring programmes which are proving hugely successfully in transforming disaffected young men into inspiring leaders in their communities. Get in touch if you'd like to know more...

Making Gender Equality Real

Making the Gender Equality Duty Real for Children, Young People & their Fathers This Children in Scotland project is funded by the Scottish Government, 2008-2012. The project promotes the value and importance of involving fathers positively in their children’s lives. Promoting the role of fathers and men as carers, and challenging associated stereotypes of masculine roles, is increasingly recognised as central to achieving equality for women and men. Engaging with fathers as well as mothers is likely to become a key requirement of the public sector Gender Equality Duty. This project will collate and share information and examples of good practice, in order to support and further the equalities agenda.

DadsChat

North Edinburgh

Meeting at the PYCP building on West Pilton Place the group is a great opportunity meet other Dads in the area, relax and share experience. The facilities are excellent with pool tables, table tennis, gym e

Sure Start in West Lothian

Livingston

Our aim is to give very young children (from pre-birth to 3 years) the best possible start by working closely with mothers & fathers and other local authority, health and voluntary agencies. Dads Services We have a number of services for fathers including: DADS CLUB - an activity based support group for dads who have children from birth to age 3. DADS2B - a 6-week antenatal course for men. GETTING THROUGH THE DAY FOR DADS - an 8-week course for dads with pre-school children

One Parent Families Scotland

Edinburgh

One Parent Families Scotland works to ensure that all families, particularly those headed by a lone parent, have the support, information and confidence needed to play a full part in Scotland's economic and social life. Lone Parents Helpline 0808 801 0323 calls are free from landlines and the following Vodafone, 3, Orange, Virgin and T-mobile