Foundations seeks to equip you in your work with children and young people, enabling you to be more confident in the work that God has called you to.
This six-month programme is available in two routes (Children's and Youth) and is delivered through self-guided online learning. It aims to give you foundational knowledge to support your work.
This programme is structured into four groups: Their World, The Children's/Youth Worker, Issue Based, and Unlocking Their Potential. Each consists of bitesize modules ranging from 15 to 30 minutes of learning and covers topics such as: Faith Development, Teamwork, Growing Up Digital, Listening Skills, and Including and Supporting Children and Young People with Additional Needs.
There are two intakes a year, in April and October - you can pick the one you would like to be part of.
This programme is for you if: you are new to children's and youth work, you haven’t had time to do any training for a while, and/or you are a helper within the children’s and youth work in your church context.
Foundations is delivered through self-guided online learning, with opportunities to learn from a variety of experts, but also fellow participants. You will engage with a variety of materials.
You will be given the choice of following the Children's or Youth programme.
You will be paired with a mentor to support you through this programme, helping you to set goals and reflect on what you've learned and consider how to apply it in your work with young people and children.
This programme aims to:
Foundations runs twice a year, once in April and again in October. You will be able to choose which cohort to join.
This six month programme is available in two routes (Children's and Youth), you will select which you would like to follow when filling in your application form. There is the option to do complete both routes, if this is something you are interested in please let us know on your application form.
Sign up by completing an application form.
Upon receiving your application Emma Sargeant, Growing Younger Advisor for CofE Birmingham, will be in touch to discuss with you and your incumbent.
This programme is for volunteers and helpers working with children in a Church or community context. This programme covers a range of topics, offering a firm foundation for you to build upon.
This programme is for volunteers and helpers working with young people in a Church or community context. This programme covers a range of topics, offering a firm foundation for you to build upon.