‘New generation of babies’ sought for major UK child development study
A new UK birth cohort study will use data from thousands of babies and parents to hopefully highlight the key challenges faced by families as they cope with the cost of living crisis and begin...Read more
Young democracy in action in Northern Ireland
If you’re looking for the embodiment of young people and democracy, then you need look no further than the youth of Derry and Strabane in Northern Ireland.Read more
Samba in the City
Our upcoming Child in the City World Conference will hear some wonderful examples of diverse projects that are benefiting youngsters – and none more so than the sound of the Samba beat…Read more
Child in the City World Conference 2023 – introducing…Nada Taha Ali Mohamed
As we build towards our flagship conference, Child in the City is previewing some of our scheduled speakers, with a mixture of Q&As and features. Today we feature Nada Taha Ali Mohamed, Head of Junges...Read more
New data tool is latest step towards tackling child inequalities – Save the Children
Save the Children has launched a new data tool for generating statistics that can better highlight child inequalities and develop solutions.Read more
St Paul joins KABOOM! playspace equality scheme
St Paul is the latest US city to be added to a multi-million dollar programme aimed at ‘levelling up’ play spaces for youngsters nationally.Read more
Play Wales: ‘Nothing could be more important to children’s lives than play’
Play Wales has produced a new film – This is why play is so important – online, celebrating play and highlighting its importance for every child.Read more
Houston is the USA’s first official ‘Child Friendly City’
The US city of Houston, in partnership with UNICEF USA, says it is ‘proud’ to be named as the country’s first official Child Friendly City, joining more than 3.500 municipalities in over 40 countries.Read more
Wanted: A junior play designer to help the grown-ups create a play paradise
A UK housebuilding company has been looking to a new ‘Junior Head of Play’ – with only applications from children being accepted.Read more
Young V&A: Museum of Childhood rebrand excels at playful spaces but misses chances to go deeper
The former Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green, London, has reopened its doors as the newly styled ‘Young V&A’ after a £13m programme of reimagining. The new offering marks an effort to embed creativity into...Read more
Over 60 speakers lined up for Child in the City conference
Experts in diversity & inclusion, child rights, cycling, play and inequalities are among the 60+ speakers confirmed for Child in the City World Conference 2023.Read more
City planning and design with and for young teenagers: Building a ‘teenage space network’ in Antwerp
Young teenagers are often overlooked or neglected in planning and design. The City of Antwerp commissioned Kind & Samenleving (Childhood & Society Research Centre) to map and design a ‘teenage space network plan’ for the Wilrijk...Read more
The importance of ball games for kids – online seminar
Playing Out, a UK-wide movement which promotes the closure of streets to traffic, invites you an online seminar.Read more