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!
Survival Toolkit: Strategies for Teen Mental Wellbeing in Leeds
Teenagers in Leeds are being encouraged to reflect on what supports them during times when life feels overwhelming or when they are struggling with their mental wellbeing. As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, a new Survival Toolkit resource is launching to help young people recognise and develop practical strategies that support their emotional health.
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New Year Competitions for Children, Young People & Schools in Leeds
Don’t Miss Out! Exciting Competitions for Children, Young People & Schools in Leeds
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Discover Leeds This Winter: Festive Fun for Children & Families 2025
The festive period is back and we are excited to bring you the Child Friendly Leeds Winter guide, giving you free and low-cost ideas of things to do across the city.
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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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