What is Play?

Friday 8 November 10-2pm at Norton Hall Children & Family Centre, Ralph Road Birmingham B8 1NA Book or enquire below (more…)

The Forge at The Factory

Next Season starts Monday 4 November at The Factory Young People’s Centre, Longbridge B31 2TW  (more…)

Autism Awareness Saturday 2 November 10-1pm

Please message CQ below if you want to enquire about the event or book a training place: (more…)

CQ Conference 2024

We’re meeting at Moseley Community Hub, The School of Art, Moseley Road, Balsall Heath B12 9AH on Friday 18th October 9.30-12.30 with guest speaker Jess Phillips MP, to hear from the experts – community groups, parents and practitioners – about progress for children and families: Inclusive Childcare – making sure a share of money for…Read moreRead more

Short Breaks Briefing

CQ Member’s Briefing by Zoom 10 October 2024 at 6.30pm Birmingham is reshaping its Short Breaks service for disabled children and carers.  After a Summer consultation with parents and carers and a review by Council for Disabled Children, the City Council Cabinet will agree its way forward in recommissioning the service. This briefing will focus…Read moreRead more

Paediatric First Aid Training

Evenings commencing Tuesday 30 July at All Saints Centre, Kings Heath Get your 3 year Paediatric First Aid Certificate in 4 evenings at All Saints Centre in Kings Heath, Birmingham.  The training costs just £50 for Children’s Quarter members (£75 for non-members).  It’s accredited by the First Aid industry body.  You need to attend four…Read moreRead more

What is Play?

Wednesday 31 July 4.30-8.30pm, Selly Oak This free session for CQ members will set you on a playful course for Summer.  Led by Ali Wood – playwork practitioner and expert, trainer, consultant, writer and Chair of trustees at Meriden Adventure Playground Association. Ali’s published books include: Gender, Sex and Children’s Play; Playwork in Practice and…Read moreRead more

Adventures in Inclusion

Book your place at development@childrensquarter.org (more…)

Schools Without Walls!

SEND children and young people can thrive in places and spaces that complement and extend traditional school-based learning. Forest School – and other environmental – activities are a case in point. Join families, CQ Members and others in developing a proposal to boost inclusive environmental learning across the West Midlands. CQ is preparing a £25,000 bid…Read moreRead more

Fit For All Briefing

Sunday 28 January 2024 at 3-4pm We’re going through the Fit for All project and what groups, organisations and schools need to be aware of and do in order to take part. For more details and to book a place or email. (more…)