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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It’s here! SYCU Holiday Activity Newsletter – Christmas 2025

It’s here! SYCU Holiday Activity Newsletter – Christmas 2025

5th December 2025

The Christmas holidays are almost here...plan your fun activities with our help! 🎉 The South Yorkshire Children’s University Christmas 2025…

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South Yorkshire CU School Games Tournament – A Day to Remember!

South Yorkshire CU School Games Tournament – A Day to Remember!

19th November 2025

South Yorkshire Children’s University celebrated a milestone moment with its first ever Inter-School Games Tournament, held in partnership with Imagination…

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October Holiday Fun – SYCU Activity Newsletter is here!

October Holiday Fun – SYCU Activity Newsletter is here!

9th October 2025

Looking for fun, exciting, and CU-validated activities to keep your children busy, learning, and having fun this October half term?…

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☀️ Our Summer 2025 Holiday Activity Newsletter is HERE! ☀️

☀️ Our Summer 2025 Holiday Activity Newsletter is HERE! ☀️

10th July 2025

Looking for fun, exciting, and CU-validated activities to keep your children busy, learning, and having fun this summer? Look no…

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