Members and non-members are welcome at CQ’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 24 October 12 Noon – 12.30pm in the Garden Suite, All Saints Centre, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7RA. The AGM carries on from our cooperative event Just 1 Thing which is in the morning on Friday 24th. So you can join…Read moreRead more
Members Meetings
Childrens Quarter AGM 2025
Just 1 Thing
10-12.30pm Friday 24 October 2025 in Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7RA Just 1 Thing is about lots of people making small changes add up by working cooperatively; community providers and parent/carers. Come and join us to meet other people making things happen for SEND and vulnerable children, young people and families – from schools, community…Read moreRead more
Fit for All Christmas and New Year 2025
Around 3000 children and young people take part in Fit for All each year in Birmingham and Solihull. Half are disabled; most of the rest are vulnerable (according to the Children’s Commissioner for England); and two-thirds are entitled to Free School Meal. CQ Members (and non-Member organisations that want to join the cooperative) can put…Read moreRead 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
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
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…)
Fit for All Briefing
Friday 26 January 2024 at 3.30-4.30pm 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…)
Fit for All Briefing
Wednesday 24 January 2024 at 10-11am 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…)
Get-Ahead Space
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