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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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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What are ‘School Streets’ and what do they have to do with Wish 6? What is a School Street? A School Street is a temporary closure of the road closeby to a school during drop-off and pick-up times. This makes it safer to make active travel choices (to walk or cycle to school) as there…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… The Christmas Experience in Leeds just got bigger and better! At this time of year our city sparkles as the streets come to life with Christmas Markets, cosy tipis, spectacular shows, twinkling lights, ice-skating, hot chocolates and traditional fairground rides. Nutcracker Trail Can you locate all the…
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The Voice, Influence and Change Team met with Leeds Young Carers Engaged, Active, Participating (LEAP), a group of young carers supported by Lucy Tomlin-Scargill, Community Engagement Practitioner at Leeds Young Carers Support Service.
Baby Week is back in Leeds with over 100 events across the city! Now in its seventh year, the theme for 2022 is ‘Back to Basics’, which is all about rediscovering the opportunities, services and support available to expectant parents, parents and carers as well as connecting professionals together. #BabyWeekLeeds
Child Friendly Cities – Leeds Leading the way as they celebrate 10 years with their refreshed 12 wishes.
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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 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.
Children and young people are taking centre stage at the city’s prestigious annual Child Friendly Leeds Awards ceremony. Celebrating the people, places and organisations who make Leeds child friendly, the awards which take place in February are entirely planned, delivered and hosted by young people. The February event will be the seventh year that the…
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An exciting vision to build a brand-new Leeds Children’s Hospital has been launched by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and your views on its early proposals are welcomed. The Trust has ambitions for a hospital that will be designed and built especially for children and young people – a first for Leeds. It will bring…
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