All Blog articles – Page 27
-
BlogBenjamina’s advice for university
Benjamina Ebuehi took part in the seventh series of the Great British Bake Off. After leaving the show in week eight, she has gone on to run a freelance baking business. She shares her story of becoming a Christian at university
-
BlogWhy Youth Work Sunday is a date to add to your diary
Jenny Flannagan, national projects leader at Youthscape, explains why she thinks youth work is so important the Church should put aside one day each year to celebrate it
-
BlogThings I wish I knew before I moved to secondary school
Emily Musters has just started year 8. She shares some of the things she’s learned during the last year of being in secondary school
-
BlogFreshers’ week survival guide
Aaron Loose is a second-year student at the University of Exeter. He shares his top tips for surviving the first year of university
-
BlogParents struggle to pay for school equipment
The school term is beginning. For some this will mean a brand new set of uniform or equipment for subjects they haven’t studied before. This generation of parents are working hard to protect their money and 30 per cent put off buying uniform simply because they cant afford it
-
-
BlogA self-harm epidemic?
A new report suggests that nearly a quarter of 14-year-old girls in the UK have self-harmed. Claire Musters investigates why
-
-
BlogSix superstars who flunked school
Exam pressure is mounting as results come out this week and next. But our young people need to know that academic qualifications do not define them. Nor are they necessarily a prerequisite to success.
-
BlogWhy mentoring can change a young person’s life
Reggie Nelson knocked on doors in Kensington and asked each person how they made their money. One door opened to an opportunity for mentoring and a job in the financial sector. Youth worker Nathan Bossoh explores what we can learn from Reggie’s story…
-
BlogYoung girl saves neighbour in Afghanistan
To celebrate International Youth Day here's the story of one school student in Afghanistan who courageously challenged cultural prejudices to save a woman’s life
-
BlogIs drill music a threat to our young people?
This week another drill artist was stabbed to death. Incognito’s passing has been linked by some to the violent nature of drill music. But is the music to blame? And what can we do to protect our young people? We spoke to rapper Marc Jones…
-
BlogParents get off your phones!
Katharine Hill of Care for the Family says that it is not children that need less screen time, but their parents
-
Blog5 tips on how to thrive, not just survive, during school holidays
School’s out for summer and Claire Musters has some ideas what to do with your children
-
BlogWhy it’s OK to entertain your kids with screens
As the summer holidays begin, former Blue Peter presenter and mum of two Helen Skelton talks about why it’s so important to take a break and how electronic devices can help.
-
BlogParenting inspiration from Gareth Southgate
As Gareth Southgate becomes the nation’s favourite waistcoat wearer, Claire Musters shares the lessons the Church and parents can learn from his example
-
BlogWhat does the world cup have to teach us about ministry?
Andy Winmill reflects on the lessons he learnt watching the England game with his children
-
BlogSafeguarding has a new name
The Churches Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS) has announced a complete overhaul of their branding. Read on to find out why
-
BlogIs addiction to gaming a mental health condition?
Addiction to gaming is due to be recognised as a mental health condition. What does that mean for parents and youth and children’s workers?
-
BlogJeremiah: Session 2
Meeting aim: To know that God’s call for us to speak for him is not discounted by our individual weaknesses.
