The Children’s Team has regular contact with about 130 Birmingham primary schools, delivering 170 Acts of Collective Worship to approximately 50,000 children every term. In addition the team supports the teaching of the 2007 Birmingham Agreed Syllabus for RE and leads out-of-school activities. All information about Christian beliefs is presented in line with government guidance. The team is made up of one full-time, three part-time workers, and one placement student, plus a number of regular volunteers. All our staff and volunteers have enhanced DBS clearance and can provide documentation if required
We offer…
ACTS OF COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
- KS1 & KS2 mainstream and special schools
- Termly visits
- Special assemblies for Harvest, Christmas & Easter
This short clip is from a Birmingham City Council film which exemplifies ‘good practice’ when delivering Acts of Collective Worship. Two of the presenters filmed delivering assemblies in primary schools were members of staff at BCM at the time of filming.
RE LESSONS
- Lessons linked to the Birmingham Agreed Syllabus for RE (2007)
- Mainstream and special schools
- Lesson series and stand alone lessons, relating to a specific disposition
- Lessons which focus on BCM’s work amongst homeless and marginalised people
LUNCHTIME AND AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS
- 30 minute lunch clubs & 60 minute after-school clubs
- Varied programme including: Bible story, games and other fun activities
- Year group specific: year 1/2; year 3/4; year 5/6
- Most programmes last for 10 weeks
- Carefully chosen themes with a universal application
JUNIOR CAMP AND HOLIDAY CLUBS
These are opportunities for children to enjoy subsidised fun activities in a safe relaxed environment. Each year we take approximately 30 children away on a weekend camp at a woodland site and provide holiday clubs for around 200 children.
All of the above are free to schools. However, you may wish to make a donation towards our expenses.
For more information or to make a booking, please contact:
Kathryn Hindley, Children’s Team Co-ordinator
childrensteam@birminghamcitymission.co.uk
