We are delighted to announce that our Refresh training event is returning for 2026. This year’s event will take place at Wesley’s Chapel on Saturday 28 November from 10 am to 5 pm.
Refresh is all about equipping leaders by providing a range of workshops and training opportunities. Many of the sessions on offer are based on what leaders have been asking us for, so we hope they will be of interest to a wide range of leaders across the District. Why not come along to Refresh as a staff team? You can split up to cover a range of different workshops, as well as take the opportunity to network with other leaders. We are bringing in several external trainers, including BB HQ staff, to deliver the workshops. There will also be opportunities to complete mandatory BB training, such as Safeguarding and Managing Risk, which leaders in specific roles are required to complete.
The day will include the following workshops: First Aid, Mental Health, Safeguarding, Managing Risk, Sharing Faith, Digital Tools & Social Media, and Programme Ideas for Under-11s and Over-11s. The cost to attend is just £10 per person, which includes lunch (though some specific workshops carry an additional cost).
Please see below a break down of each workshop and the time table.
First Aid: An opportunity to complete Basic First Aid at Work course run by Safety First Aid Training. Participants will receive a certificate valid for 3 years. Find out more here. Additional cost: £30 per person (max 12 people)
Mental Health: Become Mental Health Aware by attending this MHFA course, run by The Sam West Foundation. The course raises awareness of youth mental health, covering common conditions, practical support strategies, and ways to relate to young people’s experiences. Participants will receive a manual and a certificate. Additional cost: £10 per person (max 20 people).
Safeguarding: An opportunity to complete the mandatory BB leader training for Safeguarding. The training will be led by Debbie Moore, Safeguarding Lead for BBHQ.
Managing Risk: An opportunity to complete the mandatory BB module on Managing Risk. Which is focussed on enabling participants to create a safe environment for children and young people and ensure that activities are organised and delivered safely.
Sharing Faith: An opportunity for leaders to discover the BB Faith Journey Model and how it can help you support children and young people at different stages of their faith journey. We’ll share practical resources, useful tips and creative ideas to help you bring faith to life in ways that connect with children and young people, whatever their age or starting point.
Whether through planned activities, everyday conversations or moments of reflection, this module will help you feel more confident about sharing faith naturally and authentically within your BB setting.
Digital Tools & Social Media: An opportunity for leaders to explore how digital tools and social media can be used effectively within BB to communicate, connect with children, young people, parents/carers and the wider community.
We’ll share practical tips, useful tools and creative ideas for making the most of digital platforms – from promoting your group and celebrating what you do, to improving communication and making everyday tasks easier.
With a focus on safe, appropriate and effective use, you’ll leave with practical ideas and greater confidence to make digital tools and social media work for your BB setting.
Programme Ideas for Under-11s: An opportunity to discover fresh ideas and inspiration for delivering a quality programme for young people in your BB Company.
We’ll share practical resources, useful tips and creative approaches to planning and delivering activities that are engaging, relevant and responsive to young people’s interests. You’ll explore a range of programme ideas and how they can be adapted to work for your group.
You’ll leave with fresh ideas, practical resources and plenty of inspiration to put into action with your Company and Seniors age groups.
Programme Ideas for Over-11s: An opportunity to discover fresh ideas and inspiration for delivering a quality programme for young people in your BB Company.
We’ll share practical resources, useful tips and creative approaches to planning and delivering activities that are engaging, relevant and responsive to young people’s interests. You’ll explore a range of programme ideas and how they can be adapted to work for your group.
You’ll leave with fresh ideas, practical resources and plenty of inspiration to put into action with your Company and Seniors age groups.
| 9:30 & onwards | Registration, Tea/Coffee | ||||
| 10am | Welcome and Opening | ||||
| Workshops (Choose Option below) | |||||
| 10:15 – 11:30 (75 mins) | Managing Risk | Safeguarding An opportunity to complete the mandatory BB leader training for Safeguarding. The training will be led by Debbie Moore, Safeguarding Lead for BBHQ. | Mental Health Aware Become Mental Health Aware by attending this MHFA course, run by The Sam West Foundation. The course raises awareness of young people’s mental health inc some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, skills and ways to support young people and relate to their experiences. Participants will receive a certificate and manual. (max 20 persons) | First Aid An opportunity to complete Basic First Aid at Work course run by Safety First Aid Training. Participants will receive a certificate valid for 3 years. Find out more here. Additional cost £30 per person (max 12 persons) | |
| 11.30–11.45am | Tea/Coffee Break | ||||
| 11:45pm to 1.15pm (90 mins) | Sharing Faith | Digital Tools & Social Media | |||
| 1.15pm to 2pm | Lunch | ||||
| Workshops (Choose Option below) | |||||
| 2pm to 3.15pm (75 mins) | Managing Risk | Safeguarding An opportunity to complete the mandatory BB leader training for Safeguarding. The training will be led by Debbie Moore, Safeguarding Lead for BBHQ. | Under 11’s Programme Ideas | First Aid An opportunity to complete Basic First Aid at Work course run by Safety First Aid Training. Participants will receive a certificate valid for 3 years. Find out more here. Additional cost £30 per person (max 12 persons) | |
| 3.15-3.30pm | Tea/Coffee Break | Tea/Coffee Break | |||
| 3.30pm to 5pm (90 mins) | Sharing Faith | Digital Tools & Social Media | Over 11’s Programme ideas | ||
| 5pm to 5.15pm | Closing | ||||