Welcome to Children’s Quarter’s Annual Members’ Meeting on July 7 AM and Lunch at All Saints Centre, Kings Heath, Birmingham. The event is coupled with workshops; a community choir; and a magic show: the Get-Ahead Space aims to give participants shared space for creative thinking. At Get-Ahead on Friday 7 July, CQ members and guests…Read moreRead more
Events
Get-Ahead Space
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
Children Don’t Grow in Boxes… They Thrive in Communities!
Childrens’ Quarter Members and guests meet at SENTRE Childcare, Erdington, Birmingham B23 7EY on Thursday 23 March. Members will be sharing news and information about new, inclusive services that work on the basis of what children and young people can do – rather than what they can’t. Hosts SENTRE will be talking about their approach. …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
Join CQ for an Adventure at Ackers 9th February 11am-1pm
NOTE: THIS LEARN FOR REAL EVENT WILL START AT 11AM NOT 10AM AS PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED Part of CQ’s Learn for Real series: this date is your chance to study a green gem – the 75 acre outdoor activity centre overlooking Birmingham city centre that is The Ackers. As well as ski and toboggan slopes, climbing walls,…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
Members’ Meeting – Neighbourhood Network Schemes
Children’s Quarter Members and guests at the Chinese Community Centre in Birmingham Disabled young people can reach the age of 19 to face not only issues around employment, training, welfare, housing, relationships, health, care and adult life but also a lack of any services funded to support them. CQ Members and other groups working with…Read moreRead more