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SUMMARY:'All Inclusive?' - How to Include Autistic Children and Young People in Church
DESCRIPTION:‘All Inclusive?’ – How to Include Autistic Children and Young People in Church – accessibility\, inclusion\, belonging\, and spiritual development for all. An Urban Saints event. Includes a full-colour A4 workbook\, a copy of the accompanying Grove Youth series book\, access to video learning\, and an interactive online group training session. \nWithout considered and intentional measures\, many aspects of church life can pose challenges for Autistic children and young people. \nThis practical training provides useful advice on how to make church a space where Autistic children and young people can thrive. It urges children’s\, youth and families workers to be agents of change within both their own ministries and the wider church community\, building a better place for accessibility\, inclusion\, belonging and spiritual development for all. \nAreas covered include: \n– What Autism is (and isn’t!)\, medical model vs. social model\, brain overloads\, myth busting etc. \n– Barriers experienced by Autistic children and young people in church\, including physical\, programme and people barriers. \n– Reducing or removing these barriers\, and who can help. \n– How these changes can create belonging for everyone\, including stories from Autistic young people\, their families\, and church children’s/youth workers. 10 ways to create belonging. \n– Further resources\, links\, and information \nThe ‘All Inclusive?’ – How to Include Autistic Children and Young People in Church training programme includes: \n– A comprehensive colour A4 training workbook with a wealth of information and resources sent to each participant in advance. \n– A copy of the accompanying Grove Youth series book which provides further context and depth to the training content. \n– Access to a series of videos to explore and learn through\, covering a range of associated topics. \n– Finally\, a Zoom session including discussion groups\, case studies\, Q&A\, and signposting to further resources to investigate\, as we wrap this programme up together. \n“Thank you Mark for this and for the excellent session on Saturday – This is all very new to me – it was really helpful and I will be processing everything!” \n“Thank you so much for the training yesterday\, despite having a lot of experience as a teacher and a parent and godparent to several children with sen and additional needs I always find your training helpful.” \n“Fab morning spent doing the ‘All Inclusive? – How to Include Autistic Children and Young People in Church’ training. Really enjoyed it Mark Arnold!” \n“It was fantastic as always. Got some more great actions points to put into place. Thank you .”
URL:https://additionalneedsalliance.org.uk/event/all-inclusive-how-to-include-autistic-children-and-young-people-in-church-5/
LOCATION:‘All Inclusive?’ Online
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SUMMARY:'All Inclusive?' - Disability Equality
DESCRIPTION:Disability Equality – Understanding the Equality Act and how it applies to all children’s and youth work\, particularly in a church context. \nThis seminar looks at: \nDisability Equality Legislation Guidelines; detail regarding terms used and current disability legislation\, specifically the Equality Act 2010\, in relation to children’s/youth work. \nUrban Saints Disability Equality Policy; how Urban Saints applies disability equality law. \nFurther Supporting Information; tips and resources to help and support you. \nThe seminar provides you with everything you need to better understand the legal requirements under current disability equality legislation to treat equally children\, young people\, and adult team members with additional needs or disabilities within groups\, camps and overseas mission trips etc. \nThe ‘All Inclusive?’ – Disability Equality training programme includes: \n– A comprehensive colour A4 training workbook with a wealth of information and resources sent to each participant in advance. \n– Access to a series of videos to explore and learn through\, covering a range of topics related to disability equality legislation and how to apply it. \n– Finally\, a Zoom session including discussion groups\, case studies\, Q&A\, and signposting to further resources to investigate\, as we wrap this programme up together. \n“It’s an amazing opportunity to gather information and informed advice and tips. Answered my questions and uncertainties and made me feel equipped and excited about how I can work alongside all young people.” \n“Tonight\, I attended another INCREDIBLE Zoom training session on ‘All Inclusive? Disability Equality’ by Mark Arnold (Additional Needs Ministry Director at Urban Saints). \nIt was SO GOOD to meet virtually with other professionals passionate about making their work/ministry practise inclusive. It was Important to take the time out to reflect on what we do and learn about The Disability Equality Act and the CRUCIAL measures we need to ensure are in place \nHIGHLY recommend these sessions to everyone and anyone. GREAT teaching and reflections. Applicable to everyone and everywhere.”
URL:https://additionalneedsalliance.org.uk/event/all-inclusive-disability-equality-4/
LOCATION:‘All Inclusive?’ Online
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SUMMARY:'All Inclusive?' - Supporting Families
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Families – understanding and supporting\, practically and pastorally\, families of children and young people with additional needs \nThis seminar looks at: \nUnderstanding the terminology regarding additional/special needs\, disability etc. \nNavigating the diagnosis; what is the journey that many families are on? \nTransitions\, milestones\, rites of passage; what are some of the key ‘trigger’ points for families? \nDads\, siblings\, challenges during lockdown and more… \nWhat appropriate practical and pastoral support can be offered to families? \nFurther information\, resources and support to explore. \nThe seminar provides you with everything you need to better understand some of the challenges families of children and young people with additional/special needs encounter\, what that experience can be like for them\, and how to offer and provide appropriate and informed support. \nThe ‘All Inclusive?’ – Supporting Families training programme includes: \n– A comprehensive colour A4 training workbook with a wealth of information and resources sent to each participant in advance. \n– Access to a series of videos to explore and learn through\, covering a range of topics related to supporting families of children and young people with additional needs. \n– Finally\, a Zoom session including discussion groups\, case studies\, Q&A\, and signposting to further resources to investigate\, as we wrap this programme up together. \n“This morning\, I attended another AMAZING Zoom training session on ‘All Inclusive?’ – Supporting Families – by Mark Arnold (Additional Needs Ministry Director at Urban Saints). It was SO GOOD to meet virtually with other professionals passionate about making their work/ministry INCLUSIVE and ACCESSIBLE to all. It was CRUCIAL to take the time out to reflect on what we do at EDGE and think about how we include everybody. HIGHLY recommended training!” \n“This morning’s training was OFF THE CHARTS!! I recommend this training to EVERYBODY!”
URL:https://additionalneedsalliance.org.uk/event/all-inclusive-supporting-families-5/
LOCATION:‘All Inclusive?’ Online
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