We’re thrilled to share the launch of Our Story in a free digital format. It is a powerful comic anthology created by young people aged 15–25 with lived experience of the care system in Leeds.
In January, one of Leeds City Council’s annual ‘youth takeover’ events took place. The takeover events are run by the Voice, Influence and Change team. They work with members of different strategic boards, to bring together these ‘decision makers’ members of the board, and young people whose lives are affected by the board’s decisions. It…
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Each year students from specialist schools and settings ‘takeover’ a Leeds Area SEND and AP Partnership Board meeting as part of a National Takeover Challenge. The takeover is an opportunity for students to speak to board members about the issues that are important to them. What is the Leeds Area SEND Partnership Board? It is…
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Don’t miss this year’s Compass House pop-up, coming to Kirkgate Market from 9 to 13 December! With support from Leeds City Council students from specialist schools and Provisions in Leeds have been working in partnership to set up a pop up Christmas Shop The Compass House project was set up in 2018. Staff from specialist…
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On Tuesday 21st May 2024, the Leeds Children’s Mayor, Mohammed from Ireland Wood Primary School, hosted his Primary Summit at Leeds Civic Hall. The aim of the event was to bring year 5 students from primary schools across Leeds together to learn about the Leeds Children’s Mayor programme and to hear how they could implement…
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Leeds wishes for all children and young people to be able to express their views, feel heard and be involved in decisions that affect their lives (Child Friendly Leeds wish number three). One of the ways in which young people can share their ideas and influence change within their community is through their school. The…
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