B U I L D N G STRONGERTOGETHER. Sheffield. Saturday 30 September. National Conference Featuring Rob Parsons and Katharine Hill.

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1 Resourcing church toddler groups National Conference 2017 B U I L D I N G STRONGERTOGETHER Sheffield Saturday 30 September Featuring Rob Parsons and Katharine Hill

2 National Conference 2017 Building I N G Stronger, Together B U I L D STRONGERTOGETHER The Playtime Conference is a fantastic opportunity for toddler group leaders and their teams to come together to be inspired, supported and resourced. It s also bigger than ever before! Toddler groups are one of the most important ministries that communities have to reach families and give them the much needed friendship, love and confidence that bringing up a family demands. And yet toddler group leaders need investment too. Being a group leader you are the parent, grandparent, friend, counsellor, first aider, teacher and child minder. And that s along with many other tasks you invest your time in with your group. The Playtime Conference this year is about Building Stronger, Together. It gives you a whole day to speak, connect, share and build with others, which is vital to keep going and growing stronger. Be refreshed, inspired and equipped! More workshops than ever before A great line-up of guest speakers A day full of creativity, new ideas and resources Lunch and refreshments all included Exhibition zone and Playtime shop packed with resources Our biggest ever! Bring your team and enjoy a day away

3 Main sessions Throughout the day, you will receive affirming messages given by skilled communicators. The Heart of Success building a team that makes a difference Rob Parsons, OBE, Chairman and Founder, Care for the Family This session will get us off to a flying start! Rob will give us strategies that he has shared with blue-chip companies, large charities and even governments across the world so why not for our parent and toddler group! This is how Rob puts it: The task of finding those who will help us, and then developing them and above all envisioning and encouraging them especially in the tough times is one of the crucial tasks of leadership. Built to last Katharine Hill, UK Director, Care for the Family As a mum of four, Katherine Hill has firsthand experience of the amazing resource that toddler groups are for the local church. In this session she will help you dig deeper into the foundations of building lasting relationships with the community. Don t miss out! Last year s conference sold out so book early to guarantee your place at this year s conference. together!

4 Workshops Building family life Families face many challenges. This series of workshops will give you the tools to support parents and families in practical ways through your toddler group. Invaluable tips on attachment Trisha Anderson and Hilary Beard, Care for the Family Attachment is a deep and enduring emotional bond that should connect parent and child, and is fundamental to the child s healthy development. Come and hear how to help families bond through attachment and find out about an exciting new resource on this topic PM We LOVE families with additional needs Nicola Watson, Care for the Family More and more toddler groups have families with additional needs coming through their doors, which is great news. But what do toddler groups need to make sure they have in place for both the parent and child to have the best experience? 1.45 PM Feed positive learning and behaviour Katharine Tate, The Food Teacher Research suggests modern lifestyles, environment and diets have impacted significantly on behaviour and learning difficulties. Understanding these factors and the impact they can have on child development, can help identify and address some of the challenges that families and toddler groups face PM Helping families share faith with their children Andy Frost, Share Jesus International This practical and creative seminar will explore how kids grow spiritually and look at the family s role in helping them explore the Christian faith. We ll be looking at some key values; how we can help families to develop what they re already doing; and some simple steps in aiding parents to become more intentional in discipling their children.

5 Workshops Building community These workshops will equip you with the creative tools and enthusiasm to effectively explore faith with your toddler group families and community. Making God accessible through play Victoria Beech, GodVenture Wouldn t it be great if children and parents considered your toddler group a safe space to playfully explore Bible stories and get to know God? This workshop explores ways you can apply the principles of Godly Play to help them discover God for themselves. Discovering the potential of puppets for your toddler group. Ian Jones, One Way puppets Puppets are a fun and engaging way of interacting with both children and adults alike in your toddler group. This practical workshop will give you loads of ideas for using different puppets to share the gospel. Come along and be inspired and make friends with Rover and Scruff, the Dogs in a Bag who can be friends for life. Never underestimate the power of a puppet! It s all about the welcome: embracing diversity in a toddler group. Joanna Gordon, Daniel s Den Thank you for making us so welcome - you re not at all cliquey. How do we ensure folks leave our groups saying this? This workshop will explore practical ways in which we can welcome families of different cultures, faiths and ages and build a genuine community PM Children s spirituality God s ways of being with children and their ways of being with God. Lynn Alexander, author This workshop will look briefly at the scientific evidence that children are wired to connect with God. Lynn will outline how we can nurture this spirituality in many ways in our interactions with children in the group, including the space we use, the songs we sing, the attitudes we portray and the expectations we have PM Generational storytelling communicating memorable Bible stories. Bob Hartman, children s author and storyteller Many families struggle to pass on simple Bible stories to their children. If we don t want to lose Bible stories through the generations, how can families keep them fresh, exciting and memorable? Children s author and storyteller Bob Hartman will offer his unique and compelling insights. Great to come together with like-minded people in similar situations

6 Workshops Building leadership These seminars will support and encourage you as group leaders and equip you to take your group from strength to strength! We shall overcome! Judith Twani, Early Excellence A humorous and practical look at some of the challenging dynamics encountered in toddler groups. We will realise we are not alone! 1.45 PM Making the leap from group to church and church to group. Richard Hardy, The Entheos Trust Toddler groups often face two fundamental challenges. Firstly, helping the church to own and support the group. And secondly, helping the group to become part of the church. In this fast-paced seminar Richard will share ideas to help bridge the gap PM Safeguarding stay safe! Rachel Gotobed, Salvation Army In this workshop we will seek to understand what safeguarding means in relation to toddler groups and to gain some practical tools and ideas to make sure everyone in our groups is able to stay safe. Workshops Engaging team Back by popular demand 1.45PM and 3.00PM DOUBLE SESSION SEMINAR Effective leadership. Paula Pridham, Care for the Family Invest in your team by booking your place in this workshop. You will learn effective ways to manage your team, including leadership style, handling conflict and other people, and motivating your team. We ll ask you to complete a questionnaire beforehand, so we can tailor the content to your needs. To guarantee your place book early. Only 60 places available! Find out more about this workshop at careforthefamily.org.uk/playtime

7 Also on the day Praying and sharing together a time to meet, chat and pray for each other. Networking Playtime provides the perfect opportunity for leaders to meet with each other during lunch and coffee breaks. A time to worship together. Exhibition Zone Enjoy spending time discovering new, inspiring ideas and resources in our Exhibition Zone. S hop Plus many more! Sign up to receive our free Playtime newsletter by ! You ll get: Articles to inspire you and ideas to resource your toddler group. Access to a treasure trove of crafts, recipes and special events. Smalltalk articles to give out to families within your groups. To sign up, visit careforthefamily.org.uk/playtime Stay connected with the Playtime community on Facebook facebook.com/cffplaytime

8 Sheffield Saturday 30 September 2017 The Octagon Centre The University of Sheffield Clarkson Street, S10 2TQ 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Registration from 9.00 am Tea/coffee and Danish pastries on arrival. A packed lunch is included in your booking fee. Please let us know of any dietary requirements by phone: Bringing a team enables you to have someone in ALL of the workshops and will maximise the impact of the day! Thank you for great ideas, real, funny and vulnerable stories - I will go away changed. It has given me confidence and affirmation for what I do. EARLY BIRD OFFER! 20 until 1 July 2017 EARLY BIRD OFFER! per ticket 20 until 1 July 2017 per ticket 1-3 Tickets 4+ Tickets 2 Jul 9 Aug Aug 27 Sep Book today careforthefamily.org.uk/playtime Important information: We regret that conference fees cannot be refunded. However, if you are unable to attend, you may pass your ticket on to someone you feel may benefit from this conference. Please note that we do not have facilities to accommodate babies and children at this conference. Care for the Family a Christian response to a world of need. A Registered Charity (England and Wales: ; Scotland: SC038497) Contact us: Care for the Family, Garth House, Leon Avenue, Cardiff, CF15 7RG. PLY25B