The Child Friendly Leeds Blog
Listening to the feedback of children and families across the city, the Child Friendly Leeds blog is all about sharing what’s on for children young people and families, campaigns and key messages, highlights and wonderful stories and projects and provide an ultimate guide on how we’re working on making Leeds the best city to grow up in!
Opportunity to apply for the Play Enabling Grant 2024-25
About the grant… Leeds City Council Children and Families Service is delighted to announce that the opportunity to apply for the 2024/25 Play Enabling Grant (PEG) is now open for[…]
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Why Arts and Culture opportunities are important – the words of children and young people…
This blog post is written as part of our month of ‘Wish 7’, during April 2024. Arts and Cultural experiences are a key part of this wish, meaning it is[…]
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Play and the built environment
Playing out then… Adults born in the 1970s, 1960s and earlier tell stories of playing out with glee. Eyes light up as they speak about ‘dumping school bags and not[…]
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Partnership is key in our child friendly city approach
In January 2023, HRH Princess Catherine visited Leeds to launch the Shaping Us campaign. The aim is to increase awareness of the unique importance of early childhood and how it shapes the rest of our lives. The princess also spoke to individuals involved in Child Friendly Leeds, launched by the late Queen in 2012. The Princess of Wales spoke to our ambassadors and colleagues stating; ”[Having] children and young people at the heart of the city and community here is really impressive.
THE CENTRE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our ambassadors say:
We have enjoyed playing our part as a CFL ambassador and are continuing to deliver fantastic success for families in Leeds, such as projects like the Leeds Jurassic Trail encompassing the Healthy Holidays scheme. We look forward to achieving more through our excellent partnership.
Martin Dickson
Director of Brand & Innovation,
Leeds Bid
Since becoming a Child Friendly Leeds Ambassador this year we have really valued having the support from the team and how our work at NSPCC supports the CFL wishes and wider priorities of the service. The information and connections the team have shared have been invaluable and much appreciated.
Katya Anfilogoff-
Clark
Hub Relationship Manager,
NSPCC
Being a school on the outskirts of
Leeds can sometimes mean we are disconnected from what our city has to offer. It is great we have Child Friendly Leeds that helps connect our pupils and schools together.
Mr Mark Cahill
Headteacher,
Swillington Primary School
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Child Friendly Leeds is the initiative for everyone who shares this ambition, from enthusiastic individuals to large organisations, every contribution counts and we can all play our part in making a difference.
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