Youth & Children’s Work Training & Events
If the children and young people in our parishes and communities are “to encounter the love and depth of the Christian faith and the person of Jesus Christ” (Going for Growth 2010) then it is vital that those who work as children’s & youth leaders in our churches, whether voluntarily or as employed workers, are trained and equipped for service.
There are a variety of courses available, from professional qualifications offered by recognised providers to local events designed for local leaders:
Core Skills Workforce Training courses, run by Pro-Action, are designed to enhance the work of volunteers, youth workers and professionals – click here for details of their forthcoming training.
UK Youth run short eLearning programmes – simple, clear and easy ways to improve your work with young people. These programmes provide an introduction to key topics, such as: ‘Action into Learning with Young People’, ‘Cyberbullying’, ‘Engaging the Hard to Engage’, ‘Group Work in a Youth Work setting’, ‘Raising Aspirations’, and ‘Understanding and Working with Difficult Behaviour’. Click here for details on the UK Youth website.
Onelife Young Leaders – for the specific development of young people we would like to encourage you to take a look at Onelife.
Upcoming Events › Youth and Children (YAC)
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A heart for Schools
Do you have a heart for Schools? Are you looking for ways your parish can build a relationship with your local school? There are many opportunities for people to engage with their local school, even if they’re not comfortable doing hands-on work with children and young people. Come along to learn more about Christian ministry to schools. This is a free evening, hosted by David Morton, Diocesan Director of Education, and Dean Pusey, Diocesan Youth Officer.
Find out more »Help! I’m a volunteer in our Church Youth Work
'Help! I'm a volunteer in our Church Youth Work' is a free monthly training opportunity for everyone who volunteers for their Church Youth Work. Held over 10 sessions and organised by Youthscape, each evening is suitable for those starting out in Youth Work as well as established volunteers (but you don't need to attend all of the sessions!). Come and have an inspiring evening, meet volunteers from other churches and get encouraged and equipped. Real insights into young people's lives Practical…
Find out more »ThinkTwice – Mental Health Training
Suitable for individuals with an interest in mental health issues and those involved in prayer ministry or pastoral care. The course covers the fundamentals of mental health, depression, anxiety, psychosis and eating disorders with space for understanding the experience of these illnesses as well as advice on how to help sufferers and their families. The training will be led by ThinkTwice.
Find out more »Help! I’m a volunteer in our Church Youth Work
'Help! I'm a volunteer in our Church Youth Work' is a free monthly training opportunity for everyone who volunteers for their Church Youth Work. Held over 10 sessions and organised by Youthscape, each evening is suitable for those starting out in Youth Work as well as established volunteers (but you don't need to attend all of the sessions!). Come and have an inspiring evening, meet volunteers from other churches and get encouraged and equipped. Real insights into young people's lives Practical…
Find out more »Learn to Listen
Learn to Listen - Growing the church with Children and Young People A day conference to discover: How to listen and respond to the voices of children and young people Ways to encourage the participation of children and young people in the whole life of the church community. The event will be facilitated by Tony Cook, Youth Adviser for the Diocese of Bath and Wells, and Sonia Mainstone-Cotton, Early Years and Participation Consultant.
Find out more »Voyage: journeying as an inter-generational church
A day conference for anyone involved in children’s and/or youth work, looking at how we create a culture of intergenerational church on the voyage of life together. Speakers include the Revd Mary Hawes (Archbishops Council), Revd Robb Sutherland (Changing Worship) and Revd Tim Lomax (St Albans Director of Mission). Cost £15, including lunch.
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