The document introduces The Key 2, a training resource for those who work with children and young people. It is a follow up to The Key and aims to further equip volunteers and workers through three interactive sessions. The sessions explore understanding the world from a youth perspective, developing faith and discipleship, and working more effectively with children and youth through developing skills like listening, facilitating groups, and empowering youth leadership. The goal is to motivate and prepare volunteers for their roles working with children and youth.

1. The Key 2
Unlocking youth & children’s work together
Welcome to
The Key 2
The Key 2 is the second in the series
of interactive and informative training
resources which aims to equip those who
work with children and young people in a variety of church settings.
Created by the Education departments from the Diocese of Bath and Wells, the
Diocese of Bristol and the Diocese of Exeter, The Key 2 builds on The Key and is
primarily aimed at volunteers, However it can also be used as a next steps tool
for existing volunteers or paid workers.
The Key 2 has been specifically designed to support and enhance conversation and
learning experienced through The Key. Three more sessions explore and unlock
youth and children’s work further in a fun and engaging way.
The style of the three sessions are interactive and full
of games, quizzes, reflections, ideas,practical
advice and group work. The Key 2 will
hopefully stimulate, motivate and
act as a pathway to further training
and development.
The coreaims ofThe Key 2are:
I Togaina be erunderstandingof the
worldthroughtheeyesofchildren
and youngpeople
I Explore discipleshipandnurturing
children and youngpeoplein their
fa hjourney
I Become moreconfident and equipped
whenworkingin avariety ofroles
and se ings

2. Understanding Session 1
Understanding
the world of youth & children’s work
Aim of the session:
To help those who work w h children and young people see the world through the eyes of a young
person and understand children’s and youth work in the wider context
Learning outcomes:
I To gain an understanding of the world that children and young people live in, their influences,
pressures and opportun ies
I To explore their iden ty as leaders/volunteers and the responsibil ies that underpin their work
w h children and young people
I To introduce some core children’s and youth work values into their own context

3. Developing Session 2
Developing
Faith, spirituality & discipleship
Aim of the session:
To encourage those who work w h children and young people to reflect on their own fa h journey
and gain the confidenceandskillsneededfordevelopingworkanddiscipleship.
Learning outcomes:
I Haveanawarenessofthedÿerencebetweenspir ual yandfa h
I Iden fysign icantspir ualandfa hexperiencesintheirlivesandhowtheyaffecttheirwork
w hchildrenandyoungpeople
I Equipchildrenandyoungpeopletoexplorefa handsharew hothers

4. Work ng
i Session 3
Working
more effectively with children & young people
Aim of the session:
To inspire those who work w h children and young people
to become more confident and develop their skills and
conduct as caring Chris an youth and children’s
leaders and volunteers.
Learning outcomes:
I Developlisteningskillsw hpar cularfocuson
pastoralcareofchildrenandyoungpeople
I Recognisethedÿerentrolesindividualstakeonina
groupworkcontextandhowbesttofacil atethem
I Iden fyandapplytheskills,qual iesandg ts
neededinleadership
I Engageandempowerchildrenandyoungpeople
inleadershipopportun ies
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The original 3 sessions
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