Ten children from Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School are the stars of a new film promoting recycling in Leeds. (See video below…) The film, produced by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) and Studio12, features people from across Leeds using their green bin and shows how anybody can get involved in making Leeds a greener…
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A new campaign has launched in Leeds to encourage families to look after the oral health of young children, with the aim of reducing a wide range of health problems which could face them in later life. Leeds City Council’s ‘Leeds Smiles’ campaign will help families to take good care of little teeth, with tips…
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Leeds Libraries aren’t just for reading and using the computer, they’re also a great safe place for children and young people to hang out and get involved in activity sessions and groups. In today’s child friendly blog, Central Library librarian Dawn explains why she thinks young people should get involved in their ‘games group.’ You…
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Winners and highly commended with storyteller Peter Chand. Pupils who have been taking part in a creative writing competition were awarded for their poetic and literary efforts at a civic ceremony last Friday. Hundreds of children from primary schools across the city submitted entries into the Arooj creative writing competition, with 35 pupils being short…
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As one of the most successful series of children’s books, the Harry Potter series has opened the (Gryffin)door to reading for many young people. At their recent ‘Library Fest’ Leeds City Council’s library service transformed Leeds Central Library into their very own Hogwarts. In today’s child friendly Leeds blog, librarian Ben reveals more about the…
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In today’s child friendly Leeds blog we talk to Marvina Newton, the founder and programme director of Angel of Youths, a charity helping young people from deprived backgrounds to work towards their career aspirations. Marvina, who was nominated for a child friendly Leeds award, talks about how discovering restorative practice, which is at the heart…
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Children from 22 schools across Leeds came together to lead activities on Fairtrade, sweatshops and recycling at a special celebration at Leeds Civic Hall last Friday. The children used peer education toolkits put together by Leeds Development Education Centre, activities designed especially for children to lead with other children. Councillor Jane Dowson, Leeds City Council’s…
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The Young People’s Takeover Festival at Leeds Grand Theatre in March is planned by young people and brings together creative workshops for young people aged 7-17. In today’s child friendly blog we hear from Sophie Poole who is helping to plan the festival and was previously responsible for planning our child friendly Leeds awards, about…
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The week beginning 2 March is National Careers week, a celebration of careers guidance and free education resources across the UK. In today’s child friendly Leeds blog we hear about the fantastic child friendly things going on around careers advice for young people in the city…. Wondering what to do during national careers week? Get…
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The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are precious; the time children go from enjoying their first smiles and laughs, to taking their first steps and speaking their first words. For parents, getting the right support and advice on how to give their baby the best start in life is crucial, ensuring that their…
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The winners of the child friendly Leeds awards 2015 were finally revealed at a glittering ceremony held at Leeds City Varieties. The ceremony was the culmination of the work of Thumbs Up Productions, a group of nine young people who have been working hard since September to plan every aspect of the ceremony and take…
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The winners of the second annual child friendly Leeds awards were announced in a glittering ceremony on 29 January at Leeds City Varieties. There were an astounding 547 nominations received for champion children, child friendly places, people who go the extra mile and great organisations, with the winners announced at the special event. Thumbs Up…
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