Cultivating communities of welcome and worship around those with those with additional needs and their families.
We are BeLoved, and we long for people with additional needs and their families to be welcomed into community. We want all to feel welcome, safe, joyful, significant, and to experience the love of God.  ​
Parents' Group
A welcoming space for parents or carers of children with additional needs. If you have children with additional needs at school or younger (no diagnosis needed), you are welcome to come along! 
Feel free to come by yourself as a parent/carer, or with your child. There are always drinks and snacks. Our team set out toys and activities specifically designed for children with additional needs to enjoy.
This is a community of people who are likely to really understand some of the joys and challenges of parenting children with additional needs so we hope that this is a supportive and encouraging space. We would love to welcome you!
Signing up is helpful but not essential. Sign up once for the whole school year and you will receive reminder emails. The sessions are free of charge & you can just turn up. 
If there is something in particular that would support you or your child please sign up and let us know so we can amend the set up for you.
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Please email sleeson@sjbchurch.co.uk with any questions.
Walk-through of the space
Who We Are
BeLoved is a ministry partnership between The Navigators UK and SJB Church
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Meet the team
Hi, I’m Sharon. I taught in an early years setting, becoming the Senco, before moving to teach in a special school. After 17 years in education I took a break to be with my wonderful adopted daughters. More recently I worked at St John’s as Children, school and families worker before changing role to set up BeLoved, bringing together my passion for supporting families and those with additional needs.
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Hello I'm Jonny. I’ve been around people with learning disabilities and additional needs for my whole life. Several members of my close family, friends, and neighbours have learning disabilities and life has been immeasurably richer for having them in it! I've been working with The Navigators for the last 15 years, helping university students discover God's unconditional love. I'm excited about being a part of this BeLoved team.
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Hi Rosie here, I enjoy rambling, board games, singing and gardening when I can. I’m a retired primary school teacher and I’ve also worked in a special school, and with the National Autistic Society alongside adults. I’ve volunteered at church for over 20 years with children and young families before joining the Beloved team.
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