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Amanda Gray Helping children remember

As I usually do at the end of every month on my Learn to be Buddies blog, I try to answer some of the questions asked by parents and teachers reading my blog. This is a post where I tried to answer the question: Do you have suggestions how to improve working memory and executive function? The question came from a struggling mum, so don't hesitate to add a comment on the blog if you think there is anything else that sh… Continue

Added by Amanda Gray on July 8, 2009 at 2:37pm — No Comments

Dave Roberts Jesus and Me Devotionals for Under 6s Launched

CWR has launched two daily devotional books for children six years of age and under. The Jesus and Me Every Day volumes are brightly illustrated and easy to understand, giving young children a fun yet meaningful entry into daily Bible study. They also offer Christian families a creative way to talk about the Bible with their children and introduce them to regular prayer. The volumes each explore 10 much-loved Bible stories and themes over 60 days of devotionals, talking points and prayers.… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on July 8, 2009 at 8:57am — No Comments

Dave Roberts UK Govt project fails to reduce teenage pregnancy - may have doubled it

The Young People's Development Programme (YPDP), set up in 2004, involved 27 pilot projects in different locations in England and ran until March 2007. Its aim was to address risk behaviour in relation to teenage pregnancy, substance misuse and educational attainment through a long-term programme for young people aged 13 to 15. However, research commissioned by the Department of Health and carried out by researchers at the Institute of Education, University of London and the London School of Hyg… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on July 8, 2009 at 8:23am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Atheist camp to give children 'godless alternative'

WHEN schoolchildren break up for their summer holidays at the end of next month, India Jago, aged 12, and her brother Peter, 11, will be taking a vacation with a twist. While their friends jet off to Spain or the Greek islands, the siblings will be hunting for imaginary unicorns in Somerset, while learning about moral philosophy. The Jagos, from Basingstoke, Hampshire, are among 24 children who will be taking part in Britain’s first summer camp for atheists. The five-day retreat is being subsidi… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on July 6, 2009 at 8:40am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Accelerating Leadership Potential in Young People

This handy resource is called Kinetic as it refers to the 'dynamic energy that creates change' and it aims to accelerate leadership development so that those who work through it 'will become the dynamic, energizing and life-impacting leader that God created' them to be. The book is broken down into 12 sessions. The id… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on July 3, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Dave Roberts Children's Ministry UK offer downloadable lessons

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for Y-Zone, KidZone or MiniZone customers. All seasons are now available either as printed materials or as downloads. To help you choose your materials click here or go straight to the Teaching Programme area in the shop. Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on July 3, 2009 at 10:58am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Lessons about Creation - Resources

We have been asked to do a Y10 lesson looking at the literalist and non-literalist Christian views of the Genesis creation story. Has anyone done a similar lesson, have any resources or ideas for this? Thanks Go here for 4 responses or to add you own Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on July 3, 2009 at 10:54am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Respond to the Government on sex education for infants

An Eastbourne based group is seeking to support Family Education Trust (http://www.famyouth.org.uk/) and their publication "Too much too soon", and be part of a response to a public consultation. The Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF) has launched a 12 week public consultation on its plans for PSHE, including sex and relationships education. The consultation is being managed by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority. They are keen to hear from PARENTS and from FAITH groups… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on July 3, 2009 at 9:01am — 1 Comment

Ruth Thomas Children's comic opportunity - URGENT!

The following has come from Global Connections. They set a deadline of yesterday (!), but have just confirmed that Children Matter! members are welcome to take advantage of this offer -- their final print deadline is tomorrow, 3 July, but depending on uptake they may be able to help you even if you contact them after that. Please make contact with Lindsey Davis, l.davis@eauk.org. --------------- Many people in long-term mission claim that God first caught their interest before they were… Continue

Added by Ruth Thomas on July 2, 2009 at 11:58am — 1 Comment

Ruth Thomas Schools Ministry Network: money available!

If you've been involved in the UK schools work scene for a while you may recall Schools Ministry Network (SMN), which existed for about ten years as a means of linking up and resourcing schools workers across the UK. SMN has been dormant for several years now and the signatories to its bank account have decided that now is the time to dispose of its remaining assets. There are details at http://schoolsministrynetwork.wordpress… Continue

Added by Ruth Thomas on June 29, 2009 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Dave Roberts Two thirds of teenagers don't believe in God

Teenagers even say family, friends, money, music and even reality television are more important than religion. It also emerged six out of ten 10 children (59 per cent) believe that religion "has a negative influence on the world". The survey also shows that half of teenagers have never prayed and 16 per cent have never been to church. The study of 1,000 teenagers aged 13 to 18 was carried out by Penguin to mark this week's publication of controversial novel 'Killing God' by Kevin Brooks. The boo… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 29, 2009 at 10:25am — No Comments

Dave Roberts EA report notes teenage compassion

Teenagers are contributing £300m each year to the economy, says a new report from the Evangelical Alliance. The report found that 45% of young people volunteer once a month and 80% regularly donate money to charity. The Evangelical Alliance surveyed over 700 14-18 year olds for their study called 'Young People Matter.' The findings belie the unfavourable reputation frequently attributed to young people, particularly in London.… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 29, 2009 at 10:08am — No Comments

Alan Charter Dawkins subsidising camps for children...

So, Richard Dawkins is moving more into children's work?! I wonder what will be next... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article6591231.ece Continue

Added by Alan Charter on June 29, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Dave Roberts Uniformed groups join forces to attract volunteers

You London is a collaboration of organisations including the Scouts, Army Cadets, St John Ambulance, the Boys' Brigade, Girlguides and Sea Cadets. Backed by the Metropolitan Police and The Prince's Trust, the project hopes to raise the profile of uniformed youth work and attract more adult volunteers to the sector. Read More Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 25, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Petition to highlight child's view of domestic violence

Nearly 25,000 people have signed a petition urging the government to see domestic violence from a child's point of view. The petition, which calls for the government to take action to address the shortage of refuges and therapy services for child victims of domestic violence, was handed to children's minister Dawn Primarolo. A survey published by child protection charity the NSPCC today, found that during nine out of 10 incidents of domestic violence, children are either in the same or next room… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 24, 2009 at 1:50pm — No Comments

Amanda Gray Reporting bullying: How to do it in a way that minimises the chance of backlash and maximises the chance of action

Know the signs You know your child the best. You will probably be the first one to notice any changes in your child’s behaviour. As soon as you notice any changes, start keeping a diary. The changes to look out for: - Refusal or reluctance to go to school - Requests for you to drive them instead of catching the bus - Complaints of stomach aches or headaches (could be a sign of anxiety) - Sleeping in or wetting the bed - A fall in the child’s grades or reports from the teacher that you c… Continue

Added by Amanda Gray on June 24, 2009 at 1:21am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Tony Blair launches faith education programme for children

Former prime minister Tony Blair today launched a new global education programme designed to put children from different faiths in contact with each other to aid understanding. Mr Blair said he believed that religious differences played a part in many international conflicts. "If you look round the different parts of the world and you look at conflicts, I would say a very large percentage of them have a religious dimension or a faith dimension to them," said Mr Blair at the launch at the London… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 23, 2009 at 10:55am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Archbishop Nichols: Children are polluted by market

MARKET forces, and society’s em­phasis on objectives and attainment, could pollute schools if they were allowed to take hold, the new Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Revd Vincent Nichols, has warned. Schools should be places where the “civic virtues” of trust, respect, honesty, and concern for each other and for the common good were generated, he said in a lecture given at Heythrop College on Saturday. “A good school will be able to show not just how it generates such civic virtue, but also… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 23, 2009 at 10:51am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Home educating parents must register with council

Parents must register with their local authority if they want to educate their children at home to ensure they are properly safeguarded, according to a government-commissioned review into home education. The government will also publish its response to Graham Badman's review. Children's Secretary Ed Balls said: "Graham recommends action to address the very small number of cases where home educated children have suffered harm because safeguarding concerns were either not picked up or addressed ur… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 23, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Dave Roberts Nearly all four-year-olds in free childcare scheme

All four-year-olds have been entitled to a free early education place since 1998, an offer that was extended to three-year-olds in April 2004. Research conducted by the Department for Children, Schools and Families earlier this year shows that 98 per cent of all four-year-olds are accessing the free offer. Figures have risen since 2008 from 578,000 to 593,400, although the percentage has not changed. The findings also show that 92 per cent of three-year-olds are accessing free early education, a… Continue

Added by Dave Roberts on June 23, 2009 at 9:18am — No Comments

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Helping children remember

Jesus and Me Devotionals for Under 6s Launched

UK Govt project fails to reduce teenage pregnancy - may have doubled it

Atheist camp to give children 'godless alternative'

Accelerating Leadership Potential in Young People

Children's Ministry UK offer downloadable lessons

Lessons about Creation - Resources

Respond to the Government on sex education for infants

Children's comic opportunity - URGENT!

Schools Ministry Network: money available!

Two thirds of teenagers don't believe in God

EA report notes teenage compassion

Dawkins subsidising camps for children...

Uniformed groups join forces to attract volunteers

Petition to highlight child's view of domestic violence

Reporting bullying: How to do it in a way that minimises the chance of backlash and maximises the chance of action

Tony Blair launches faith education programme for children

Archbishop Nichols: Children are polluted by market

Home educating parents must register with council

Nearly all four-year-olds in free childcare scheme

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