Two full days training for youth workers, community groups and anyone looking to involve disabled and vulnerable young people. Enjoy learning to: •Create proactive welcomes •Engage effectively with young people and their families •Invest in comprehensive and creative planning •Include disabled young people who are most at risk of isolation. Led by Simbi Folarin…Read moreRead more
Events
Inclusive Youth Work
Fit for All – Winter Sessions
Fit for All is the programme of inclusive school-holiday sessions run by Children’s Quarter members at Easter, Summer and Christmas. These sessions are funded in part from the government’s HAF fund and provide physical activities, play, youth activities, sport and games and a healthy meal to children and young people: with Special Educational Needs and…Read moreRead more
CQ Members’ Meeting: Focus on Inclusive Youth Services
Children’s Quarter Members meet on 12 September at the Factory Youth Centre, Longbridge. You’re welcome and so are your guests – so please do join us? We’ll be hearing from member groups; creating space for catch-ups; and, this time, focusing on inclusive youth services. CQ Member groups Seven Up and ATHAC have both been highlighting…Read moreRead more
Funding Focus – 24 June
Join the next CQ Funding Focus Zoom call online on Friday 24th June 10.30-11.30am to look at the latest grant opportunities for projects and groups aiming to help disabled and vulnerable children, young people and their families. Participants will also get a guided tour of the revised Member Funding Service and be able to renew…Read moreRead more
Leadership in the Mirror
“Not a dull deconstruction or mapping of your management skill gaps and assets, but an illumination of your leadership…” This day course is for everyone who leads on service delivery for children and young people. Cost is £35 for CQ Members and £70 for non-Members and includes lunch. Thursday 9 June 10-3pm Coronation…Read moreRead more
Funding Focus – May 27th 10.30am
Join the next CQ Funding Focus Zoom call online on Friday 27th May 10.30-11.30am. We will be looking in particular at: Holiday Activities and Food funding in Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell other funds for SEND services over the Summer months. The session is led by CQ staff with the latest funding information. Children’s Quarter members…Read moreRead more
Children’s Quarter AGM – 19 May 11am
Welcome to our AGM! Children’s Quarter is a cooperative with: Members that are groups or organisations – they get a vote in decisions Individual supporters – they don’t get a vote but can join in everything else we do a set of Rules – which describe our organisation as a non-profit company based on cooperative…Read moreRead more
Funding Focus – Friday 29 April 10.30am online
Join the next CQ Funding Focus Zoom call online on Friday 29th April 10.30-11.30am. We will be looking in particular at: small grants you could use to match funding for play and youth services during school holidays a quick review of current grant opportunities for West Midlands based groups. The session is led by CQ…Read moreRead more
Fit for All Update and Benefits & Food Advice
CQ Members and groups delivering Bring it on Brum sessions for children during the Easter holidays in Birmingham are welcome to join us for the weekly Zoom update on preparations for delivery. As well as a catch-up, we’ll be looking at signposting families to benefits advice and sharing tips for including nutrition messages in sessions…Read moreRead more
Delivering Inclusive Activities During Ramadan
Come and join other Children’s Quarter members to discuss how to provide activities and food during the month of Ramadan – which includes the Easter school holidays. In the month leading up to Eid al-Fitr at the start of May, many young people, families, staff and volunteers will be observing a fast during daytime hours. …Read moreRead more