Join us for the biggest children’s festival in Yorkshire featuring Popular children’s TV presenters and performers on National Play Day 7th August. Tickets are now on sale for Child Friendly Leeds Live 2019, which will be headlined by CBeebies’ Mr. Bloom and His Band and former presenter Alex Winters returning as host. What’s happening? Performances…
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Looking for some fun activities to keep the children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews entertained during the Easter holiday in Leeds? We have just the program of activities and events for you! Whether it’s local, city-centre based or regional, we have a fantastic selection of things to with kids in Leeds. ROLLER DISCO Bringing a ‘Roller Disco’ to Leeds was…
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Storytelling wonderland the Rainbow Factory is staging a brand-new Christmas production – Scrooge’s Christmas Carol (written, composed & performed by: Bruce Sharp & Lydia Toumazou) Yesterday, the Child Friendly Leeds team were delighted to be invited to the press night at the magical Rainbow Factory (shortlisted in the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2017) along with many…
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What a week! A blog by Roger Carter, NHS Digital. It’s rare that I get the opportunity to take the time out to really envelop myself in a subject that ticks all the boxes in being something relevant to my work, important to me as a Loiner and something that I am hugely passionate about…
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So summer is finally over, the kids are back at school, Bake-Off and Strictly have started up again and we’re all on the countdown to Christmas. And already the kids have started with sneezes and snuffles as the weather changes. But what if it wasn’t just a bit of a cold, what if it was…
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Children and their families created a collage to visually demonstrate the children and young people living in Private Fostering arrangements in Leeds that we are not aware off. This took place during #ChildFriendlyLeeds ‘Big Birthday Bonanza’. During the 5th Birthday celebrations whereby they had many family friendly events and activities throughout the city centre on…
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Around 20 (well maybe 30) years ago, when I was a kid growing up, the summer holidays were a time to look forward to. The sun always seemed to shine, we could play outside on our own all day with friends, riding bikes and building dens in the fields near where we lived. Fun was…
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It’s that time of the year again: time to plan those adventures, pack up the car and head out to the beach or to enjoy a picnic with friends or family. Whether your plans are for a long road trip or a short adventure, travelling with kids and adults on car journeys can be challenging. …
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It’s summer! Time for children to enjoy playing outdoors with their friends. A small number of you, however, may need encouragement to put away those smartphones and enjoy the benefits of physical activity… Encouraging children to be physically active for at least an hour every day is important to keep them health and happy. Nearly…
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What does an average day look like for you? Luckily I’m an early bird and am usually up around 6am. I treasure this time of morning, the peace & quiet, and being able to get things done without any distractions – it really sets me up for the day! First things first is always a…
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In 2016, the My Health, My School survey in Leeds revealed that only 43% of primary school pupils and 21% of secondary school pupils felt that they had a say in the way their school was run. In addition, only 17% of primary school pupils and 14% of secondary school pupils felt that they had…
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Hello my name is Sophie. I am 13 years old and a member of 1st CrossGates and Manston Guides but I am also a pack leader with 1st CrossGates Brownies and 3rd CrossGates Rainbows and a Peer Leader with the CrossGates Junior Wardens. Last year I was shortlisted in the Child Friendly Leeds Awards and…
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