Issue based training
Digging Deeper with Dave Andrews and Mark Yaconelli
1 & 2 September, 10am - 4pm, CMS House, Oxford, £25 per day including lunch
Join Dave Andrews and Mark Yaconelli in an exploration of rootsy youth and community work and radical spirituality.
Church Urban Fund, CMS and the Centre for Youth Ministry are hosting a couple of days in September to explore further useful ideas, thinking and practice to do with radical community and youth work. Inspiring and practical, with time to dig deeper and discover more, each day will help to equip you in the work you do. We’re really pleased to welcome Dave Andrews for a day on community work, and Mark Yaconelli for a day on youth work, spirituality and young people.
Amaze ~ Training for children’s/youth workers
A one day session covering child protection, health and safety, working with volunteers etc. and can include other topics from our Best Practice Manual as well as less specialised topics such as time management.
Amaze ~ Training for EMPLOYERS of Children’s/youth work
A two day course: the first day looks at the context of work; from recruitment and selection through to contracts and the policies that should be in place. The second day is more about effective management of staff once in place. The course can be re-organised to meet specific needs
Churches Child Protection Advisory Service
The Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS) is the only independent Christian charity providing professional advice, CRB checks, support, training and resources in all areas of safeguarding children and for those affected by abuse.
Our services are used not only by churches and groups across the denominational spectrum, but increasingly by other faiths as well as non-faith based organisations keen to utilise the resources and expertise we offer. We also give advice to Children’s Services Departments, Police and other agencies across the UK.
Frontier Youth Trust
particularly focusing on Responding to Challenging Behaviour, Young People and Spirituality, Mission, Working with At Risk Young People, Youth Work Development, Youth Work Resources
Oasis Esteem - sex and relationships education
Oasis Sex and Relationships Education (SRE), known as Oasis Esteem, has been equipping people to deliver Personal Social Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) across the country since 1987. From these years of experience, both in the UK and across the world, we have developed a wide range of services geared towards young people, as well as providing support for teachers, youth workers, parents and school governors.
Romance Academy
A Romance Academy is a 12-15 week project supporting and mentoring up to twelve young people as they build their self-esteem enhanced by sexual delay. Each Academy is facilitated by a male and female youth worker who work with the group to ensure each member is valued, challenged and supported on this journey.
