This workshop will explore the barriers, myths, challenges and opportunities to build a more gender balanced Early Years, Education and Childcare workforce in Northern Ireland.
Please click on the link to book a place: A Man for All Reasons – CCP Event
Promotional poster for an event titled “A Man for All Reasons” scheduled for 27th November 2025 at Dunadry Hotel, Antrim, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The poster features a header with logos for Children’s Services Planning and Men in Childcare. Below the title, the text explains that the workshop will explore barriers, myths, challenges, and opportunities to build a more gender-balanced Early Years, Education, and Childcare workforce in Northern Ireland. It mentions keynote speakers and panel members sharing good practice examples, recruitment strategies, and creating supportive environments. A sidebar lists speaker topics: “Who Dares Wins” Kenny Spence, “Where are all the men?” Shane Murphy, “Why men matter” Shane Murphy, “Fatherhood and Foundations” Darren Beggs, and “It’s men’s work too!” Francis Loye. The bottom section highlights the target audience: senior practitioners, managers, policy leads, employers, and others interested in the sector. A booking link is provided in blue text at the bottom