Child Friendly Leeds

Wish 10 – Training offer to schools and settings

Develop a need-led service model within the One SEND Service

Could play be part of the solution for Leeds’s Zero Carbon aim?

Zero Carbon is one of the 3 main aims that Leeds City Council works towards, having declared a climate emergency in 2019. Leeds is also a city that prioritises play, and climate action and play are more connected than you might think… Waste reduction There are a number of waste reduction initiatives in Leeds which…
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Who are the most Child Friendly people, places and organisations in Leeds? You decide!

Nominations for the TENTH Child Friendly Leeds awards are now open!! Let’s take a look back at the 2024 awards… The categories The Child Friendly Leeds team are officially accepting nominations for the people, places and organisations who make this city child-friendly and the best place to grow up! This year there are 7 categories…
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The Leeds Neurodiversity Pilot Project – Wish 10

Last year, whilst we raise awareness of Wish 10, we shared an update on the work Leeds are doing around the neurodiversity pathway and the trauma-informed approach. Below is an update of our project.

Active Leeds Spotlight: Programmes & Activities Across the City!

This blog has been written by colleagues at Active Leeds, as a spotlight on some of the wonderful projects and sessions they run, and in support of the Child Friendly Leeds 12 wishes. Particularly, Wish 9 which is all around making healthy choices. Active Leeds offers a wide range of fun and engaging activities across…
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Westgate Primary Champions Healthy Eating with the Just One More Campaign

This blog has been written by the Assistant Headteacher of Westgate Primary school, as a spotlight on their good practice, and in support of the Child Friendly Leeds 12 wishes. Particularly, Wish 9 which is all around making healthy choices. At Westgate Primary School, encouraging healthy habits is something we’re passionate about. That’s why we…
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Disconnect to Reconnect – Written by Naomi (Year 10 Student, Horsforth School)

My Role Hi, I am Naomi and now in Year 10 at Horsforth School. As a member of the school parliament, I created a video promoting disconnect to reconnect and offered alternatives to always having a screen in front of you. Hopefully, this made an impact on children since they were getting advice from someone…
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Spotlight on PE Partner Healthy Holidays provision across Leeds!

Healthy Holidays is one of the fantastic initiatives across the city that supports Child Friendly Leeds Wish 8, by supporting families who may need it. This blog has been written by Nick Powell from PE Partner, one of the organisations who will are running Healthy Holidays clubs and provision across the city this summer. About…
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Everything to Play for – Leeds’ Role in the Raising the Nation Play Commission

As we celebrate National Playday, we’re proud to share how Leeds has helped shape a national conversation about the importance of play — through our involvement in the Raising the Nation Play Commission. In Leeds we have attracted a national spotlight for our trailblazing work to make play everyone’s business and to prioritise children’s time, space and…
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Pick up free uniform this summer, ready for a new school year!

School uniform is a big expense for all families, but for some families it can cause significant financial difficulties. Not only this but uniform is one of the biggest contributors to a school’s carbon footprint! with children growing fast and uniforms. That’s where Wear & Share Leeds and the Leeds School Uniform Exchange (LSUE) comes…
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Three different performances in a week for the creative Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust students!

This blog has been written in collaboration with Cockburn Multi Academy Trust (MAT), who prioritise cultural and creative arts experiences for their pupils. We are shining a light on the efforts of the school, in support of Child Friendly Leeds Wish 7. Wish 7 – Children and young people know about things to do and…
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Children playing musical instruments in school

Pupils at Greenmount School are enriched by arts and culture opportunities

This blog has been written in collaboration with Greenmount Primary, who prioritise cultural and creative arts experiences for their pupils. We are shining a light on the efforts of the school, in support of Child Friendly Leeds Wish 7. Wish 7 – Children and young people know about things to do and places to go…
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