Crime and safety was recently voted the top issue for children and young people in Leeds, in the 2024 Make Your Mark ballot. 7,884 young people in Leeds voted in the ballot, and 1,486 of those voted for crime and safety. Safe spaces are also an important part of Child Friendly Leeds wish 2. Children…
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‘In conversation with…’ We asked young people who live in Leeds to come together and have some open and honest conversations and mental health and wellbeing. They discussed topics such as where they would go for support, coping with exam stress, body image pressures and changes they’d like to see. Who are the young people…
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Leeds City Council has agreed a new scheme where a person can receive £500 for referring a friend/family member to be a foster carer for Foster4Leeds! The scheme is designed to help increase the number of foster carers in the area so more children can continue to live in Leeds. Join the community of over…
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What’s on… Just added!! The full programme for Children’s Centres during Baby Week… All booking information below… 14 November **FULLY BOOKED Water Sensory in Hydro Pool at Armley Leisure Centre, Carr Croft, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3HB 9.30am – 10am; 10am – 10.30am; 1pm – 1.30pm; 1.30pm – 2pm. Parent and child. Book your place by…
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May 2021 saw the Thackray Museum of Medicine reopen after the COVID19 pandemic and also a £4.1 million redevelopment courtesy of the National Heritage Lottery Fund. Being housed in a beautiful building built in 1861 poses challenges, but a vital part of our redevelopment was to ensure our galleries were as inclusive as possible… A…
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Ahead Partnership is a Leeds-based social enterprise operating across the country for the last 20 years with the purpose of enabling young people to achieve their full potential regardless of background. The organisation was born out of the realisation that employers can play a vital role in bridging the gap between the school curriculum and…
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Sharing Talent and Recognising Success (STARS) The STARS awards celebrate and recognise the progress, achievements and talents of all looked after children and young people in Leeds aged 0-18, and have been taking place in Leeds since 2013. The awards are planned together with young people who are part of the ‘Children in Care Council’…
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By Katie Ball, Outcomes Officer at Luminate Education Group At Luminate Education Group, we use the term ‘care experienced’ to mean Children Looked After or young people who have previously been looked after. This includes care leavers, those under ‘special guardianship’ or other orders, or young people who are adopted. While all students across our…
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Amplifying the voice of children in care… In 2019, as a commitment to amplifying the voice of children in care, the Virtual School commissioned the production of a short film to be used to support our training and development programme for schools and services. We gave the production company and the young people free rein…
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We welcomed 32 young people from youth voice groups from across Leeds to have their say on issues around health; transport; education; play and inclusion. What happened on the night? All the youth groups started arriving to the Banqueting Hall at Leeds Civic Hall from around 4:00pm. They ate some food and got prepared for…
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Working in partnership Our sixth annual gifting initiative in December 2023, was a great success, thanks to the support of new and established ambassadors across the city. Their efforts provided a wonderful experience for children and young people and helped alleviate some of the pressures families can experience during the holiday season Ambassadors from across…
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As we enter 2023, we would like to thank our incredible ambassadors who have generously supported various communities of children, young people, and their families over the holiday season. The cost-of-living crisis did not deter our ambassadors from all over the city from supporting and providing for children and families in need. Organisations, their staff,…
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