Activity

We interviewed in depth eight diverse dads in Salford about their perspectives and experiences of speech, language and communication with their children. The Speaking Dadly report reflected the learning that the dads shared, including what ‘good’ would look like for them.

With clinical advice, we subsequently produced a Speaking Dadly animation for Greater Manchester, voiced by local children. This encourages dads to talk and communicate with their child from birth. The film identifies a range of ideas to incorporate language and communication into everyday activities.

The video was distributed through professionals, organisations and networks across Greater Manchester. We subsequently produced a guide for professionals about how to use the animation effectively with dads.