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Information and services for children, young people and families in Leeds

Information and services for children, young people and families in Leeds

Keep children reading all summer long with free reading challenge in Leeds

Leeds Libraries’ free Summer Reading Challenge is calling on youngsters to find out more about the world around them by reading six or more from a collection of science-themed story books and factual books, over the summer break.

The shortlisted nominees have been revealed for the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2022

Her Majesty The Queen launched Child Friendly Leeds in 2012 and this year we’re celebrated 10 years!

Join in with the biggest-ever bug hunt – in Leeds and win prizes for your school (and yourself…)

The Love Exploring Leeds Inter-School challenge offers an extra reason to get active as a family, with bonus prizes available and the top-scoring child will win an iPad.

Child Friendly Places to visit this Spring in Leeds

Top 10 Places to Visit with the Kids this Spring and Easter.

Esther’s ‘The Road to Wigan Pier’ for Child Poverty Action Group

Cycling from Leeds to Wigan Pier for Child Poverty Action Group

Opportunity to apply for the Play Enabling Grant 2022-23

Child Friendly Leeds is celebrating 10 years and we’re excited to announce that the 2022-23 Play Enabling Grant is now open to community and voluntary sector providers.

The wonderful world of imagination, stories and literature with Leeds Libraries

The wonderful world of imagination, stories and literature with Leeds Libraries and Leeds Literature Festival 2022

My Kickstart Placement in Leeds Discovery Centre with over 1 million Artefacts

Read about Leeds City Council’s first group of Kirkstart Placements. Toby shares his experience in Leeds Discovery Centre with over 1 million Artefacts!

The art of happiness & looking after your well-being (according to children from Leeds)

During the pandemic, we know many children, young people and families had a difficult time. We wanted to ensure happiness and well-being were a top priority and launched the The Happy Project wit the Merrion Centre, owners Town Centre Securities PLC. Poetry submissions on the theme of ‘Happiness & Wellbeing’ were received by poets aged 5-12 years…
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Pop-up Christmas Shop – Open in Leeds this week

For many people, Christmas is about spending time with the people they love and giving gifts to one another, a tradition which has its origins in the Christmas story or nativity. We wanted to share with you, a rather special Christmas giving opportunity … Students with special educational need and disabilities (SEND) from West, East…
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Christmas Caring

“I was scared to come today. I didn’t know what to expect, but it’s been a great Christmas … chilled. I’ve not had a Christmas like this before, it’s been a family Christmas.” (Quotation from a young person who attended the Leeds Christmas Dinner, 2019). Christmas can be a lonely and challenging time for many…
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