Flex is designed to help you grow and equip yourself with all you need to deliver high-quality youth and children’s work in your parish and beyond. Whether you are a volunteer or a paid employee or just starting out on this journey, you will find something here to fit your learning need.
Flex comes in different formats, supported by Pathways:
Pick and Mix
- Choose from a variety of modules, as many as you like
- Complete at your own pace, no deadlines
- Modules take, on average, between 45 minutes and 3 hours to complete
Foundations
- Four self-paced topics consisting of bitesize sessions
- Two intakes per year in Apr and Oct
- Six months to complete
- Starting and ending with a mentoring conversation
Commissioned
- Become a Commissioned Children's or Youth Worker in your Church
- Learn as a group
- Commit to six to nine months of equipping and learning
- In person training and self-led tasks
Professional Development
- Learn about training and retreat opportunities
- Join our monthly drop-ins
- Connect online with fellow practitioners from across the diocese
- Ask questions, share ideas, and stay updated on the latest news, research, and resources
Community
- Ask questions, share resources, and connect with fellow members
- Become part of our vibrant, collaborative community
“I think this is the start of something that is really beneficial. The modules that are on offer are helpful to reflect on your personal practice.”
- Flex learner
You can find out more about Flex, and how to join, by visiting our homepage on Pathways.
