This is a simple, yet powerful, contemplative toolkit designed to support the wellbeing, resilience, and spiritual growth of children within schools, churches, and family settings. Through five reflective practices - Stilling, Noticing, Dwelling, Mending, and Blessing - pupils, of all faiths and worldviews, learn how to create moments of calm and connection within everyday life. The training equips staff and leaders with the confidence, resources, and practical guidance to embed these practices in their setting, helping children and young people flourish emotionally, spiritually, and socially. It will help you discover how Space Makers can enrich the life and Christian culture of your school.
The training works most effectively and has the greatest impact of children’s spiritual flourishing when schools and churches attend together, although we understand that logistics can be difficult so happily welcome both independently.
Contact: Janine Coaker - ODBE Space Makers Lead
email: janine.coaker@oxford.anglican.org
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2026/2027 training - For schools and churches this academic year
Training dates below are available for schools and churches to book:
Thursday 1 October
9am – 3.30pm
St Birinus House, Theale, Reading RG7 5AS
Friday 26 February
9am – 3.30pm
Church House Oxford
Friday 11 June
9am – 3.30pm
Buckingham Parish Church MK18 1BS
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