Children and families minister Nadhim Zahawi has today announced a £30,000 grant to support the project, which is being run by the Fatherhood Institute and aims to reflect the diversity of ‘modern Britain’ in early years settings and provide more diverse role models for children before they start school.
It is in direct response to recommendations from the task and finish group that was set up to meet a commitment in the Early Years Workforce Strategy to address the challenge of recruiting and retaining men in the early years sector. The 14-member group was chaired by David Wright, owner of Paint Pots Nurseries in Southampton.
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