According to a report for the Sure Start Unit, participation by fathers in Sure Start local programmes is generally low. However, strategies that have offered a range of tailored services for fathers, or for fathers and children together, and made them available at evenings and weekends, have led to greater involvement.
Research carried out between February 2002 and March 2003 examined the extent to which men had been encouraged to take part in 25 out of the 128 programmes rolled out in the first two rounds that had been running for around a year.
The report, Fathers in Sure Start, found that the fathers most likely to use Sure Start locally were 'those who needed it most - that is lone fathers and those who were the main carers'. They were also most likely to get involved in 'outdoor, active fun-type activities' and were more interested in doing things with older children.
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