City planners are recognising that play and learning are intertwined and turning public spaces into opportunities for active learning.
When we’re young, playing and learning are inseparable. Simple games like peekaboo and hide-and-seek help us learn crucial lessons about time, anticipation and cause and effect.
We discover words, numbers, colors and sounds through toys, puzzles, storybooks and cartoons. Everywhere we turn, there’s...Read more
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting socio-political landscapes, and evolving global challenges, the role of youth in democracy has never been more vital.
As the torchbearers of tomorrow, young people represent the...Read more
Freedom from violence for all children, equal opportunities and social inclusion, access to technologies and their safe use, child-friendly justice and child participation.
Adopted just over two years ago, on 23 February 2022, these the key objectives of the Council of Europe Strategy for the...Read more
Since school buildings reopened after COVID closures, I’ve heard teachers say, again and again, that the older elementary children in their classrooms are just not the same.Read more
As the world becomes increasingly urbanised, the pressing need to prioritise the needs and rights of children within urban planning processes has become paramount.Read more
Under the UK’s two-child limit, families on benefit receive a payment for each of their first two children, but no more for any additional children.Read more
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Incorporating nature into how cities are designed can help significantly improve the mental health of young people living in urban settings, according to a new study.Read more
A Pan-European alliance which champions laws affecting cities has outlined its commitment to improving the well-being of children and protecting them from violence, poverty and social exclusion.Read more
Children in cities in Ukraine’s frontline areas have been forced to spend between 3,000 and 5,000 hours – equivalent to between four and almost 7 months – sheltering in basements and underground metro stations over...Read more
To thrive in the ever-evolving digital environment children and young people must gain digital literacy. But what difference does digital literacy make to children’s wellbeing and rights?
Over the past three years, ySKILLS researchers have...Read more