Children, Youth & Families Update for Diocese of Norwich Staff Meeting June 2014

Children, Youth & Families (CY&F)

Support, Equip, Champion

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Template practical resources to get going with your youth group or church.

On average a UK child has just 1,277 days between birth and starting nursery education. Together, we want to ‘make them count’ for the children, for their families and for the toddler groups that they attend.

Articulate and encourage good practice within toddler groups and churches.

Raise awareness of effective strategies for confident parenting.

Promote effective strategies for developing spirituality and faith for toddlers and parents/carers.

Prayer Bracelet – Learning from the Diocese of Lulea

Provide suggested templates to use with children & young people & those

outside of the church.

MakeLunch.orgMeals for children in the school holidays

MakeLunch.org

Free school meals make a huge difference to almost 2 million children in the UK but when schools are closed so are the kitchens... MakeLunch is a network of churches working to fill the holiday hunger gap.

Norfolk Strategic Needs Report2013 Summary

Almost 47,400 Norfolk residents live in areas which have been classified as being amongst the 10% most deprived in England.These areas are in Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Breckland and King’sLynn and West Norfolk.

Norfolk Strategic Needs Report2013 Summary

Nearly 50% of children under the age of 16 in the Nelson Ward of Great Yarmouth live in poverty and over 30% of children in Norwich live in poverty.

Norfolk Strategic Needs Report2013 Summary

Across Norfolk 18.2% of all children live in income deprived households which in real terms means 26,000 children in Norfolk.This is much higher than the 11% across England.

SHINE PROGRAMfacebook.com/shineglobaldevelopment

SHINE PROGRAM

Shine is based on 3 foundational concepts; Worth, Strength and Purpose

I have Worth! 'Body and soul, I am marvellously made‘

Each participant to understand for themselves that they are valuable. Their uniqueness is something to celebrate and they have been wonderfully made.

Shine is based on 3 foundational concepts; Worth, Strength and Purpose

I have Strength! 'Choose life‘

Explore the power of choice and the power that decisions have on shaping a person’s future. Practical sessions about feelings, willpower, convictions, boundaries and respect.

Shine is based on 3 foundational concepts; Worth, Strength and Purpose

I have Purpose! 'I have a hope and a future‘

Purpose is examined through exploring hopes, dreams and desires. Goal setting, discussions on potential and talents and practical activities are used to equip and build confidence to live out a purpose-filled adventurous life.

SHINE PROGRAM

Shine is based on 3 foundational concepts; Worth, Strength and Purpose

Courses: ShineGIRL (girls aged 12 – 17 years) & ShineWOMEN (women aged 18+)

• Course Duration: ShineGIRL – 9 weeks / ShineWOMEN – 8 weeks

• Session Length: 1 – 2 hours depending on group

Jesus Deck

Jesus Deck