10
Conclusion
6th Report - Equality at work: Paternit…
Accepted
The design and staffing of services for new parents caring for babies is highly gendered and can exclude or marginalise men, compounding cultural barriers to them taking a greater role in caring for their children. (Conclusion, Paragraph 69)
Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges the important role of fathers and partners, referencing existing initiatives like the Family Hubs programme and "A Better Start" campaign that support families. It notes that while some related policy areas are outside the scope of the parental leave review, it will …
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office
11
Recommendation
6th Report - Equality at work: Paternit…
Accepted
Alongside reforms of statutory paternity pay and leave entitlements, the Government’s review must consider steps it can take to reduce wider cultural and societal barriers to fathers taking more leave. It should in particularly consider steps to reduce cultural barriers in working class households and workplaces in which working class …
Read more
Alongside reforms of statutory paternity pay and leave entitlements, the Government’s review must consider steps it can take to reduce wider cultural and societal barriers to fathers taking more leave. It should in particularly consider steps to reduce cultural barriers in working class households and workplaces in which working class fathers are more likely to be employed. This could be through, for example, targeted awareness campaigns to ensure all fathers are aware of their paternity and shared parental leave entitlements and work with trade unions and employers of all sizes across all sectors to promote best practice. (Recommendation, Paragraph 70)
Show less
Government response AI summary
The government accepts the recommendation, stating it will engage with stakeholders through its parental leave and pay review, conduct focus groups and roundtables, and collaborate with trade unions and businesses. It also plans to require employers to publish action plans promoting parental leave policies, provide …
Read full response →
Government Equalities Office