Happy father’s day!.

Happy father’s day!.

Today is Father's day. A nice moment to put all fathers (and father figures) in the spotlight. Because fathers play an indispensable role in the life and development of their child. Whether it is doing homework together, offering a listening ear after a school day, or thinking along about school choices: involved fatherhood makes a difference.

A month full of fathers

At Ouders & Onderwijs, the month of June is therefore dedicated to fathers. We pay extra attention to their role, their experiences, and the challenges they sometimes face. Because although many fathers want to be actively involved in their child’s school, this does not always happen automatically in practice.

June: fathers in the spotlight

In June, we put fathers in the spotlight. With various articles, interviews, and stories, we pay attention to their role, experiences, and involvement in school. A nice opportunity to reflect on what fathers mean and what can still be improved.

“An involved father has huge added value”

In this interview with professor Louis Tavecchio, the importance of the role of fathers in the development of children is clearly shown. He emphasizes that involved fathers contribute to self-confidence, school performance, and the well-being of their child. An inspiring conversation about why fathers must not be forgotten.

Fathers want to be more involved, but face barriers

Many fathers want to be actively involved in their child’s school. Yet in practice, they still often face barriers, such as communication mainly aimed at mothers or activities that do not fit well with their schedules. In this article, you read where those bottlenecks are and what is needed to involve fathers better.

Symposium about fatherhood

During the symposium about fatherhood, experts, professionals, and parents came together to talk about the role of fathers in upbringing and education. Insights were shared and practical tools discussed to involve fathers more. A valuable meeting that shows this theme is alive.

Let your voice be heard!

Are you a father (or parent) and want to think about education and share your experiences? Then sign up for our Landelijk Ouderpanel. This way you help make education even better for all children and their parents.