Children's University

14/05/2026

We love seeing the creativity and imagination coming from young people taking part in the Creative Briefs Discover Arts Award!

This fantastic “Ocean Cleaner” mixed-up animal was created during the first session of the programme and shows brilliant creative thinking, problem solving, and design skills! Well done and we can't wait to see what comes out of the next two sessions.

Introducing Work Of The Week! ⭐️

Each week we're going to be featuring work by a young person that has really caught our eye.

This week we're loving this mixed-up animal - an Ocean Cleaner which collects rubbish from the sea. Its big tail is like a platypus and helps him go fast so he can collect lots of rubbish.

This has been created as part of Part A of Arts Award Discover level. https://www.creativebriefs.co.uk/arts-award

It’s full of imagination, creativity, and some brilliant original thinking. We love the explanation behind some of the design decisions and the bold use of colour.

Great work!

29/04/2026

From shy beginnings to a career in digital… Ellie’s story 💜

Ellie first joined Children’s University at just seven years old and like many young people, it started as a chance to try something new.

At the time, she describes herself as quite shy and unsure in new situations. But through a range of Children’s University activities, from hands-on industry days to celebrating achievements at graduations, Ellie gradually built her confidence and discovered a love of learning beyond the classroom.

Those experiences helped her develop important skills like teamwork, communication and problem solving, without even realising it at the time.

Fast forward to today, and Ellie is now working as a Digital Content Designer in local government, creating accessible online services that help people every day. She was also the first in her family to go to university and says her Children’s University journey played an important role in making that feel possible.

Ellie’s story is a powerful reminder of how giving children opportunities to explore, try new things and step outside their comfort zone can have a lasting impact on their future.

👉 See Ellie’s full story here: https://youtube.com/shorts/crPfv3rys-Y?feature=share or read her story in the comment below.

We’ll be sharing more inspiring stories soon watch this space!

Children's University Case Study: Ellie's Story

02/04/2026

🌼🐣Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter break from the Childrens University Team! 🐰💛

We hope you have a lovely, restful break filled with joy (and maybe a little chocolate too! 🍫).

Please note that the Trust will close for the Easter break and will reopen next week.

We look forward to seeing you all again soon! 🌷

27/03/2026

⏳ Only 5 days left!

We’re in the running to receive a share of the MyGivingCircle funding round, and we need your support to make it happen 🙌

Every vote makes a real difference and helps us continue the work we’re so passionate about. If you haven’t voted yet, now’s the time!

💙 Please take a moment to support us and help spread the word by sharing this post.

MyGivingCircle and we could be sharing in a £60,000 grant with your help at https://mygivingcircle.org/children-s-university-trust/vote?event=end-round

Please vote for us for free before 31 Mar 2026 10:00AM at https://mygivingcircle.org/children-s-university-trust/vote?event=end-round and share this post so others can vote as well.

Thanks for your generous support and please remember to vote at https://mygivingcircle.org/children-s-university-trust/vote?event=end-round

24/03/2026

🌟 Calling All Children’s University Alumni!.

Have you, your child, or even your grandchildren ever taken part in a Children’s University programme anywhere in the UK? Did you receive a certificate for hours or extra learning or wear those proud caps and gowns at a CU graduation? 🎓

We’re looking for alumni from all CU programmes to share their stories! Whether you went on to college or university, completed an apprenticeship, pursued your dream job, travelled the world, or took a more unique path in pursuit of your passion we want to hear about your journey.

Your experiences can inspire current CU children, showcase the long-term impact of our programme, and celebrate the amazing achievements of the CU community nationwide.

📩 If you’d like to be featured in a short alumni case study, please get in touch with us on here is send a direct message.

💬 Please SHARE this post and TAG anyone who might have been previous participant, the more stories we can gather, the better!

We can’t wait to hear your journey and celebrate your successes! 🌟

24/03/2026

Plenty of time to take part in the SpringCraft competition which we are pleased to confirm is one of our amazing validated Learning Destinations.

We have some great SpringCraft entries already in from England, Turkey, and Latvia, such a brilliant start to this year’s competition.

And if you needed a little nudge to get crafting, our early‑bird prizes are a pretty great reason to jump in. Thanks to the generous support of Not Just Travel - Pam Jones, we’ll be awarding a £50 Global Gift Card voucher at the end of March and again at the end of April.

The deadline for the competition is May 31st and you can enter multiple times. Find out more at: https://play.ootiboo.com/projects/springcraft

12/01/2026

With 4.5 million children in the UK living in poverty], it means they are missing out on the experiences that build confidence, skills, and future opportunities?

Your vote for Children’s University in the My Giving Circle grant round can change that. Every vote helps us give children access to learning beyond the classroom experiences that inspire, reward, and open doors to a brighter future.

💡 It only takes a minute to vote and your vote could make all the difference!

👉 https://mygivingcircle.org/children-s-university-trust/free

Vote now and help us give every child the chance to shine! ✨

Each year MyGivingCircle gives £1,500,000 in grants and donations

16/07/2025

🌟 Celebrating Young Achievers at the fabulous Barnsley Metrodome. 🌟

We’re sending a HUGE congratulations to all the amazing local children and schools who are part of Barnsley Children’s University! 🎉 Your energy, creativity, and dedication to is nothing short of inspiring. 👏📚✨

A heartfelt thank you to Barnsley Counfil for championing this brilliant initiative as part of their . It’s fantastic to see a local authority investing in opportunities that help every child grow, discover and shine. 🌈

This special event also marks the final stop on our CEOs National Summer Graduation Tour and what a perfect way to wrap it up! From community to community, we’ve seen the difference Children’s University makes and Barnsley, you’ve truly made it unforgettable. 💛🎓