THE ART OF BEING A DAD

ENGAGING FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY

TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESS WORKING WITH THE UNDER FIVES & PARENTS/CARERS

• Always consult your families as to whether the project is something they want to do and more importantly that the whole group is confident to do.
• It is equally important if not more important to consult the children, without them enjoying the activities no progress will be made as a family.
• Never forget the families are your number one priority, the project is for them not for you, if it isn’t working, stop.
• Don’t just provide one exciting project and put all your efforts into it. The families are here for more than this 6/8 weeks and will likely need continuous support and input. Remember why you’re here.
• Make sure as a worker you are passionate about what you do so you are always able to drive things forward. 
• Never give up. If you believe in what your doing you will at some point get your reward no matter how big or small, remember a carer or child saying thank you is reward enough.

As told by Sam Smart, Clifton Children’s Centre