What we want for our children
We want our children to be in an environment that is fun, safe and secure.
We want them:
- to be shown God's love so that they can
- know God's love
- develop trust and confidence
- go out and reflect God's love.
- to learn to talk with God through prayer
Our programme will include:
- Prayerful leadership, with direction and accountability from the PLT
- God inspired activity - teaching, learning and play
- Focus on specific age-groups:
- Puzzlers for 0-2 (crèche) and 2-4 (pre-school)
- Jigsaw for 5-7 (key stage 1) and 7-11 (key
stage 2)
- Activities that are engaging, inspiring and fun
- Content in line with the Connect principles (5Es):
- Encountering God
- Encouraging fellowship
- Exploring faith
- Engaging with the world
- Equipping for life
- Content that interprets and unpacks each of the 5Es principles,
using language and activity appropriate for the children's ages
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Our People
Our people will be a team with a heart for children's spiritual,
emotional and physical wellbeing and development, committed to:
- Showing and teaching God's love
- Inspiring and encouraging God's children
- Preparing children for God's world
Our environment
Our environment will be a place that is:
- safe and secure
- welcoming and stimulating
- adaptable for however and whenever we choose to gather
Our resources
To reflect God's teachings, we will use a combination of:
- Imagination
- Stories
- Music
- Games
- Crafts
- Books
- Technology
- A range of natural materials
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