introducing asset based commissioning and community investment… It Takes a Village… is Children’s Quarter third annual conference. We’re focusing on making more of what we share – community assets: families, networks, communities, grassroots groups and schools – making the whole community a classroom. The event takes place at Edgbaston Community Centre, Woodview Drive, Birmingham B15…Read moreRead more
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It Takes A Village, Birmingham Nov 20 9.30-12.30
Welcoming New Members!
Warm welcomes to new members joining the Children’s Quarter co-operative this month: Highbury Orchard Community, the Inclusive Sports Academy CIC; and Charlotte Slater of Urban Heard CIC. Highbury Orchard Community is a community interest company which aims to bring people into contact with Nature through projects, including Forest School, working together and underpinned by Permaculture…Read moreRead more
Suicide Prevention Training, Birmingham 17 Oct
Suicide is the biggest killer of young people in the UK. At increased risk: disabled children and young people; those who are excluded and feel isolated from society including through autism, mental health or other special needs. This half-day workshop is aimed at practitioners who come into regular contact with young people but who aren’t…Read moreRead more
Youth Work Introductory Training, Birmingham
Explore personal and professional motivations for working with young people; what is ‘youth work’, our values and working with groups. Suitable for individuals who are working with young people in informal spaces. This course runs as Six Sessions during October and November 2019 Wednesday 16 Oct 6.30pm – 9pm Wednesday 23 Oct 6.30pm – 9pm…Read moreRead more
Creating a Cooperative Consortium 3 Oct
Children’s Quarter members and guests meet on 3 October at the John Lewis Community Hub in Birmingham to plan future consortium working. The agenda includes: an update on Short Breaks in Birmingham and other West Midlands authorities a brief introduction to Children’s Quarter proposals for asset-based commissioning discussion of working to members’ strengths and prospects…Read moreRead more
Child Abuse Linked to Faith & Belief Training, Birmingham 26 Sept
Training presented by Children’s Quarter and Our Place on Child Abuse Linked to Faith & Belief (CALFB) at All Saints Youth Project behind All Saints Centre 2 Vicarage Road B14 7RA; 9am-3pm on 26 September. Fee is £30 for members and supporters of Children’s Quarter and £50 for non-members. You can join Children’s Quarter from…Read moreRead more
New Groups Join Children’s Quarter
Children’s Quarter welcomes four more member organisations to the co-op this summer: Norton Hall Children & Family Centre, The Springfield Project, Creative Active Lives and Football Funatics have all signed up. Norton Hall Children & Family Centre is one of the most well-established groups supporting children, parents and families in Birmingham, having been working for…Read moreRead more
Square Peg Sessions in Kingstanding and Sutton Coldfield
Happy Healthy Holiday sessions in Kingstanding And Sutton Coldfield this July and August are organised by the Square Peg Foundation. Physical and creative play, pizza making, fruit salads and healthy eating picnics are in store. See the attached flyer for further details. (more…)
Open Rep Summer School (Ages 8-13)
Birmingham REP in partnership with Open Theatre is holding creative drama sessions for 8 – 13 year olds on the autistic spectrum or with mild and moderate learning disabilities. Taking place over three days, these sessions will be fun and engaging – bringing out and developing hidden abilities for improvising, performing and exploring all kinds…Read moreRead more
KIDS Summer Nursery
KIDS Summer Nursery runs Monday – Friday 5-23 August inclusive with healthy eating and physical activities. Further details on the flyer below. (more…)