Engaging and supporting dads - Free training
Date: 19 October 2026
Free training session: Engaging and supporting dads
Although many dad's want to be actively involved in their children's lives, they often report feeling overlooked or excluded by services designed to support families.
Join our free online training session to learn more about the importance of engaging and supporting dads, and build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support father-inclusive practice in your role.
This training is available to all professionals working with families across Barnsley, and will cover topics such as:
-Meaningful support and engagement with dads and how this benefits the wider family
-Are dads visible? Barriers and exclusion of dads in services
-Does anything shape our own biases and view of men?
-Creating a more father inclusive offer in your role and service
Etc.
Two training dates are available:
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Wednesday 4 November, 1pm to 4pm
(This session is aimed at social care professionals)
Book your place here
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Tuesday 10 November, 9am to 12pm
(This session is aimed at all professionals supporting families)
Book your place here
Training will be led by Professor Anna Tarrant, Director of the Centre for Innovation in Fatherhood and Family Research.
To secure your free training place- please follow the links above or within the attached posters and sign up by 27th October 2026.
Please see the posters attached for more information, or contact the Children, Young People and Families Public Health Team for further questions or queries: PublicHealthCYP@barnsley.gov.uk