Fit Together

Thanks to All who helped develop CQ’s bid to the West Midlands Commonwealth Inclusive Communities Fund in 2023. We submitted the bid early this new year.  Please help us spread the word and press the case for funding SEND kids in the West Midlands.  If successful, our bid will fund Fit Together – a project sitting…Read moreRead more

DSL TRAINING

Monday 20 November 9am-2.30pm Balsall Heath Birmingham B12 8NN Children’s Quarter offers this CPD Certified DSL Refresher Training in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023. This course satisfies statutory requirements, updates knowledge and develops practitioners to carry out the lead safeguarding role. Delegates will be equipped with the skills and know-how to safeguard…Read moreRead more

Intro to Inclusive Play

Saturday 15 July 9.30am – 2.30pm Touchbase Pears, Selly Oak B29 6NA This Fit for All training is free for members of Children’s Quarter, groups involved in delivering Bring it On Brum AND anyone seeking employment in a play scheme.  This training is led by Children’s Quarter and play expert Karen Benjamin. During the 5 hour session, participants…Read moreRead more

Paediatric First Aid

Coronation Road Playcentre – Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June 2023  9am – 4pm both days This combined Paediatric and Emergency First Aid at Work training course takes place over two full days and leads to a 3 year certificate approved by the First Aid Industry Body on completion. Participants must attend both days: Friday…Read moreRead more

Intro to Inclusive Play

Friday 31 March 9.30am – 2.30pm at St Bede’s Church, Brandwood, Birmingham B14 This Fit for All training is free for members of Children’s Quarter, groups involved in delivering Bring it On Brum AND anyone seeking employment in a play scheme.  This training is led by expert practitioners from CQ Members GLUE Collective. During each…Read moreRead more

Autism Awareness

Wednesday 29 March at 5-8pm at Spark Active, Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 This Fit for All training is FREE for Children’s Quarter membeers and anyone delivering Bring it On Brum.  It is led by expert practitioners from CQ members, Resources for Autism. During the 3 hour session, participants will understand more about autism and…Read moreRead more

Intro to Inclusive Play

Friday 17 March 9.30am – 2.30pm at St Bede’s Church, Brandwood, Birmingham B14 This Fit for All training is free for members of Children’s Quarter, groups involved in delivering Bring it On Brum AND anyone seeking employment in a play scheme.  This training is led by expert practitioners from CQ Members GLUE Collective. During each…Read moreRead more

Autism Awareness

Children’s Quarter offers training in Autism Awareness for staff and volunteers delivering services to children and young people. A 3 hour introduction with trainers from Resources for Autism. Participants will: •  Understand what autism is and how it can impact daily life •  Gain increased confidence in working communicating and interacting with autistic people • …Read moreRead more

Designated Safeguarding Lead

CQ Member, St Pauls Trust, is offering two day Designated Safeguarding Lead and a day DSL Refresher courses on Thursdays 19th/26th January and 2nd February respectively. DSL Training 19th/26th January The certified 2-day DSL training course will qualify you with the necessary knowledge required to be a competent Safeguarding Lead in your setting. You will…Read moreRead more

Safeguarding 19 December 2.30-5.30pm

Children’s Quarter offers Basic Safeguarding: training for new staff and volunteers. Free for CQ members and groups offering sessions as part of Bring it On Brum! Led by Our Place Training Facilitators, this 3 hour course is appropriate for new staff and volunteers in particular working in inclusive services. It will develop know-how and build…Read moreRead more