Children's Quarter

This judgement does not show anyone deliberately sabotaged children's schooling to appear better in league tables. It doesn't mean the incentive isn't there? It doesn't mean children who don't fit the median scheme aren't marginalised and excluded? schoolsweek.co.uk/education-…

Don't repair the system; change it! Good read. Although this applies to SEND and Alternative Provision, a different system (perhaps including the school-community partnerships CQ has put forward) could benefit most children. schoolsweek.co.uk/the-send-s…

Thank you to all (95) who came today to #WhoCares24 in Balsall Heath #Birmingham We will be back out in touch by Monday next week with further info, links and actions. And Suze is working on the film and pics :-) Who cares? We do! Who cares? We do! Thanks to all! @jessphillips

Welcome to Who Cares - a conference for those who do. Balsall Heath, #Birmingham Friday 18 Oct. Bookings are now closed - we're looking forward to a full house. Honest conversation about community provision of services for disabled #SEND and vulnerable young people. #WhoCares24

The Forge is a new service for young disabled adults in Birmingham launched by Children's Quarter members with help from @BhamCityCouncil and @NorthfieldPship Find out about it, other opportunities and CQs Conference in Balsall Heath next Friday at childrensquarter.org

We run summer sessions for disabled children and their friends. Some families come even though their kids aren't disabled. We welcome them in when we can. The kids always have a good time; but some adults feel awkward - #embarrassed by #difference? What would you say?

We're at BounceMania today with @BirminghamPCF, lots of children from @NewbiginC and about 30 SEND kids and their families who booked online in advance @bringitonbrum! #FitForAll in #Birmingham

Love is a practice, not a choice or a feeling (something parents and carers know well). Sometimes it leaves us feeling worn out. We might need a community - a wider family - to care and support us too. What keeps you going as a practitioner of love? theconversation.com/what-is-…

We're aiming to open up more places for Birmingham #SEND children and families on Fit for All family days over the next few weeks. Check Fit for All availability at fitforall.website/community-… And see @bringitonbrum bringitonbrum.co.uk for other opportunities in Birmingham.

More than a full house today and everyone enjoyed it at our first Fit for All Family Day of the Summer at BounceMania in Bordesley Thanks to @CatsHeath SpeciallyMe @BirminghamPCF and @bringitonbrum Find out about Fit for All for #Birmingham #SEND kids at childrensquarter.coordinate.…

C'wealth Inclusive Communities Fund closes 5 Feb at 5pm. All credit to @HoECF for managing £57m bids for limited funds. It's a measure of the need in our communities. We put forward a million pound match up for SEND kids in Brum #FitTogether please RT childrensquarter.org/news/fi…

HNY best wishes to all our Members, staff, volunteers, families and the hundreds of children and young people taking part in inclusive seasonal activities in Hamstead, Kings Heath, East Brum and Sparkbrook, Birmingham tomorrow. Thanks #BringItOnBrum Make 2024 #FitForAll!

Councils sometimes expect deference from third sector coalitions like ours. But we are honest with them - even when they fail. We got used to being ignored, patronised, undermined, sidelined. We don't care. We're still here to help #cooperation #coproduction #mutualrespect

Now @BhamCityCouncil has had to end non-essential spending, will it take seriously the offer from parent and community-led groups to #coproduce better services for children and young people in the city? #Coproduction means working with other #SEND doers. bbc.com/news/articles/c4n6nj…

Introduction to Inclusive Play, Saturday 15 July #Birmingham Free for CQ members, anyone delivering #BringItOnBrum and anyone seeking employment in a play scheme childrensquarter.org/events/…

Get A-Head Space! Friday 7 July #Birmingham It's like a conference, but one where you meet interesting, friendly people and learn amazing things you can use. And there's magic. Free for CQ members, any potential members and anyone in #BringItOnBrum childrensquarter.org/events/…

'Childcare and crowd control' - a headteacher's analysis of what schools have become... They fail even at that for the children and young people who are being excluded because schools can't cope with them. We need to rethink what schools are for.

If you are attending our training at Erdington Academy this evening, please be aware that it is on, but the process of getting into the building is a bit confusing! I have emailed everyone with a mobile number of a member of staff who is on site and who will let you in.