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
Cooperative Learning
Set the priorities for CQ’s training timetable by sharing your training needs (and expertise). Please also say if you have a venue where you’d like to host courses. Cooperative Learning benefits CQ Members first – through cheaper courses and local access to training. However, even if you aren’t (yet) a Member of Children’s Quarter, you…Read moreRead more
Short Breaks Briefing
CQ Member’s Briefing POSTPONED FROM 6 September 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 is expected to consider a report setting out a new approach to providing the service in…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
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.
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.