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Every Child Matters….. is the government framework for working with young people.
Download the outcomes framework here to see how it could inform our own work.
Search for the Light – 2010
This year 'Search for the Light' - our open Easter retreat, is taking place from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th April. Download the booking form here!
Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes
We are now taking applications for young people 16 – 18 (years 11 – 13) who are not in a Catholic school but want to go on our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. This is a great opportunity to celebrate our faith and serve members of our diocesan family on pilgrimage.
Live it – Derby
Live it Derby is working with the parishes of Derby to put on a musical interpretation of The Stations of the Cross. Click here to find out more.
Team 2010/2011 – Applications now being taken
The Briars and Reach4 are seeking applicants for next years residential and outreach team.
Advent retreat 2009 – The Photos
The photos from Advent 2009 are finally up, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
The Briars 40th Anniversary Reunion
October the 9-12th saw the biggest ever reunion of past and present Briars team members. In part of a series of events to mark the 40th Anniversary of The Briars over 150 people dropped in at some point to make this weekend a truly memorable celebration.
The Relics of St Therese
As part of the visit of St Therese’s relics to our cathedral in Nottingham, the Youth Service led an All Night Vigil. Starting at 11.00 on Monday 5th October and finishing the next morning with Mass at 6.30, it was split into three parts, each focussing on a different aspect of St Therese’s spirituality.
Here you will find some basic advice about; starting work with young people in your parish, child protection, safeguarding young people, government legislation relating to young people and completing a risk assessment
More resources will be uploaded as they become available. If there is something you want to see on this site, then please let us know.
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Need a code of conduct or group contract for your youth group?
Here is some simple guidance on how to get one sorted.
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This document is taken from various sources and summarises child protection advice and statutory legislation for working with young people.
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This form can be used to collect references for prospective workers within the community.
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These sample job descriptions for common roles within the community can be used as a reference for creating your own.
Download PDFs Here: Catechist Helper Youth worker
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This document can be used to record an incident that takes place during your work.
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Should the need arise, and a worker is required to make a confidential declaration of sensitive information, (such as a criminal record) this form can be used and outlines the procedure.
