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
Fit For All
Get-Ahead Space
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
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
Safeguarding 19 December 2.30-5.30pm
Children’s Quarter offers Basic Safeguarding: training for new staff and volunteers. Free for CQ members and groups offering sessions as part of Bring it On Brum! Led by Our Place Training Facilitators, this 3 hour course is appropriate for new staff and volunteers in particular working in inclusive services. It will develop know-how and build…Read moreRead more
Inclusive Youth Work
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
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
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