Introduction:

This scheme encourages churches to take active steps to welcome and integrate children and families into the worshipping life of their church community.

This scheme encourages churches to put children and families on their agendas, to work towards certain targets and obtain an award to be displayed as appropriate.

Process for awarding:

(can take 3-12 months in total)

1. Download self-assessment form from website
2. Church council or small group consider criteria with children's leaders
3. Return to Children's Officer
4. Visit from Children's Officer to look at response and any issues outstanding (1.5 - 2 hours session)
5. Church to act on any implication
6. Award presented
7. Church Council to review annually
8. Diocesan follow up and re-award after 3 years.