ACCREDITED TRAINING COURSES FOR 2010
Core 3 day Module - this page shows dates with details of what a course entails towards the end of this page.
Also NEW 'Going Further' courses listed at end of page.
September 29, 30 Oct 1 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
COURSE NOW FULL...
Middlesborough, The Trinity Centre Godly Play room Non Residential
North Ormsby TS3 6LD www.trinitycentre.org
Each day will start at 8.30am. Day 1 will end at 6.30pm, Day 2 at 8.30pm and Day 3 at 5.30pm
Only Day 2 will include an evening meal prior to the evening workshop. All lunches are included.
October 13, 14, 15 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Nr Woking/Guildford
ONLY 3 PLACES LEFT!!!...
A non - residential course at the Ottershaw classroom near Guildford, Surrey. Cost: £280.
Led by Accredited Trainers Rebecca Nye and Peter Privett
Each day will start at 8.30am. Day 1 will end at 6.30pm, Day 2 at 6.30pm and Day 3 at 5.30pm All lunches are included. There will be an optional evening meal at a local restaurant on the second evening.
(There is a local retreat house at St Columba’s in Woking which could perhaps provide accommodation www.stcolumbashouse.org.uk - 5-10mins at most from classroom but has limited accommodation left. Accommodation is available with local Church families for B&B or help can be given to find local B&Bs if preferred (see Sue’s contact details below), and an evening meal can be shared all together.
Sue is also happy to collect and return people to accommodation for the course. Her phone number: 01932-872220 or E-mail: sue@north-coombes.co.uk There is also a Holiday Inn in Woking.)
The Ottershaw classroom is to be found behind Christ Church Ottershaw on Guildford Road KT16 0PB, off junction 11 of the M25. This is the main road between Chertsey and Woking. Nearest train station is WOKING which is on a direct line from Waterloo and has through, frequent trains taking approx. 25mins.
November 16, 17, 18 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Edinburgh - The Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, EH9 1BB.
ONE PLACE LEFT!!!...
See www.gilliscentre.org.ukResidential. Cost £380 (residential) or £280 (non residential)
Led by Accredited Trainers Rebecca Nye and Peter PrivettFor more information contact Margaret Grant on 07957 885930
2011 January 21/March 11/May 13/June 24 (Fridays)
London - The Godly Play room, St Mary's, Putney
This 4 day course is exclusively for people using Godly Play in Schools.
Days begin at 9.30am and end at 4pm.
It can include an optional half/full day visit to your school by a Godly Play trainer to offer INSET, consultancy or direct work with pupils.
Cost of 4 day training £380(early booking)/ £400
Cost of optional half/full day visit £200/£400
2011 February 2,3,4 (Weds, Thurs, Fri)
Nr St Albans/M25
A residential course at All Saints Pastoral Centre, London Colney near St Albans. Cost £380 (residential) or £280 (non residential)
Led by Rebecca Nye and Peter Privett
Each day will start at 9am. Day 1 will end at 8.30pm, Day 2 at 8.30pm and Day 3 at 5.00pmAll lunches and an evening meal on first and second days are included. Anyone who requires accommodation on the night before the course starts (Feb 1) please state this on your booking form and add £35.
2011 March 21,22,23 (Mon, Tues, Weds)
Leicester
A non- residential course at St Martins House, Cathedral Square, Leicester. Cost £280 (non residential)
Led by Rebecca Nye and Peter Privett
Each day will start at 8.30am. Day 1 will end at 6.30pm, Day 2 at 6.30pm and Day 3 at 5.00pmAll lunches are included. Anyone who requires accommodation could use Leicester Central Travelodge, Vaughan Way, which is within walking distance or a small Bed and Breakfast: Castle Hotel, Millstone Lane.
2011 June 6, 7, 8 (Mon, Tues, Weds)
London
A non- residential course at The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters, 101 Newington Causeway SE1 6BN
Cost £260 (non residential), .
Led by Rebecca Nye and Peter Privett
Each day will start at 8.30am. Day 1 will end at 6.30pm, Day 2 at 6.30pm and Day 3 at 5.00pmLunch not included but good meals or sandwiches can be purchased at the subsidsed cafe with panoramic views of London at the venue, Please use public transport (nearest tube Elephant and Castle - 2 minutes).
2011 November 14,15,16 (Mon, Tues, Weds)
Birmingham
A residential (if required) course at The Methodist Diaconal Centre, 26 St James Road, Edgbaston, B15 2NX. Cost £380 (residential) £280 (non residential)
Led by Rebecca Nye and Peter Privett
Each day will start at 9.00am. Days 1 & 2will end at 8.30pm, Day 3 at 5.00pmAll lunches and 2 evening meals are included for both residential and non-residential participants. Anyone who requires accommodation on the night before the course (Sun 13th) please add £35. This venue is within 5 minutes walking distance of Five Ways train station/or 10 minutes by taxi from New Street Station.
Other dates to follow
TIMINGS
Feed back from participants shows that these are enjoyable, stimulating, fun but also demanding.
FEES
Residential courses cost £380 - includes training and full board.
Add an extra £35 for B&B if you would like to book a room for the night before the course to enable the 9.00 a.m. start.
Non-residential courses £280 - includes training and meals.
Cheques should be made out to Godly Play UK.
The courses are led by accredited members of the College of Trainers of Godly Play UK.
Over 3 days (minimum 25 hours training) you will develop your practice and understanding of the art of Godly Play.
The training follows an action/reflection model of learning. There is a mixture of trainer-led presentations in each genre, and participant storytelling presentations.
We work in a model Godly Play environment, with the opportunity to see a comprehensive set of resources.
Each day explores one of the primary religious genres of Godly Play: sacred stories, parables and liturgical lessons.
Workshops in the core module also cover:
- Setting up a Godly Play Environment
- The Theology of Childhood
- Your particular concerns and questions.
At previous courses participants have included:
- Children's Work Advisers
- Clergy
- Sunday School Teachers
- School/Head teachers
- those wishing to make connections with Godly Play and adult learning and growth
Courses have been enriched by a broad mix of Christian denominations.
Courses are open to all - although it does help to have had some introduction to Godly Play beforehand.
The fees include food, board, training and an extensive participant folder.
Places are limited to 12 per course, (with extra demand we can take 14).
This is a certificated course, accredited by Godly Play UK and the Centre for the Theology of Childhood.
Please note this course does not provide you with skills to act as a Godly Play trainer.
Details about the course/venues/timings etc. are sent about 4 weeks beforehand. To check availability contact Sheila Rogers at sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
NEW!!!
"Going further into Godly Play”: October 22-24
A 2 day course with Peter Privett for experienced Godly Play people, going deeper into the stories, putting the core stories and the newer vol. 6 stories together, giving space for participants to learn/tell new stories if they wish, and general FAQ time. It’ll be part course/ part retreat. Date October Fri 22th (arrive for dinner) till Sund 24th October (leaving @ 5pm). Residential in very relaxing, refurbished centrally located retreat centre in Birmingham – close to train links.
Please use 2 day booking form at the foot of this page.
What people have said
"It was a safe comfortable atmosphere in which to explore.""We learned so much from each other."
"Excellent material and method conveyed by resourceful experienced trainers in a ‘hands on' experiential manner."
"There was a really good balance between informality and direction."
"It was great fun."
3 Day Course Booking Form