South Yorkshire Children’s University

Children’s University (CU) supports and encourages every child to reach their potential and become the very best they can be. Supporting children and young people to learn and celebrating their achievements has never been more important.

Local and national research shows that children and young people develop their confidence, aspirations and love of learning from the skills, characteristics and passions they develop both in and beyond the classroom.

CU motivates children and young people from the age of 5 to try new learning experiences in and outside of school; at breakfast, lunchtime and after school clubs and in their own time, in the local library, museum, sports club or exploring learning activities further afield.

Culminating in an inspirational graduation ceremony, this learning adventure gives children and young people the opportunity to enrich their childhoods, nurture a lifelong love of learning, unlock their skills and talents and develop their aspirations and confidence, regardless of their backgrounds.

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Learning Destination Brochure – offers for CU schools from activity providers

Learning Destination Brochure – offers for CU schools from activity providers

20th June 2025

We're pleased to launch our first edition of the South Yorkshire Children's University Learning Destination Brochure! We'll update the document…

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Pupils lead the way at ‘Think Climate!’ Celebration Event

Pupils lead the way at ‘Think Climate!’ Celebration Event

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🌍✨ What an empowering day for climate education! ✨🌍 Over 100 pupils from 11 schools across South Yorkshire came together…

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Spring Holiday Activity Newsletter is here!

Spring Holiday Activity Newsletter is here!

9th May 2025

The SYCU Spring Holiday Activity Newsletter is here! Download a copy for ideas of places to visit and activities to…

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2025 Easter Holiday Activity Newsletter

14th March 2025

Here's our Easter 2025 Holiday Activity Newsletter! Packed full of ideas for things to do, places to visit, activities to…

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