A place where young people's voices are recognised, and they feel safe, valued, included, learn new skills and make the most of their talents. Providing the best start in life for children and young people helps them to aim high, reach their goals, hopes and dreams for their future. Help us shape Medway's future and what matters most to children and young people up to 25 years old. Watch how we are putting children first How you can get involved City Hall Have your say about issues that matter to children and young people in Medway. Share your ideas and help us to make Medway a more child-friendly place to live. The next date is Thursday 25 May 2023. Get involved in our City Hall Child-friendly Medway events Check out the amazing events and activities run by our team. See our full programme details Contact us Share your ideas about how we can make Medway more child-friendly. Email us with your ideas or to find out more about how you can get involved: childfriendly@medway.gov.uk. It’s good to know! There may be a time, while out in public spaces, that you feel unsafe or vulnerable. Our safety, wellbeing and support campaign aims to provide advice and highlight services available to you. More about the campaign Join in our Mini Youth Games Our flagship school games series where primary school children compete in a wide range of sporting competitions. More about the games Child-friendly Medway survey results Read what young people say about living in Medway and what is important to them. Read the results For the Love of Reading We're running a range of events, activities, book trails and more to encourage children and young people to develop a passion for reading. More about the project Design a Child-friendly Medway mascot We're inviting children and young people in Medway to help design a mascot for Child-friendly Medway. Find out more about how to get involved More programmes and services for children, young people and families in Medway: Activities in Medway Find fun activities for children and young people in Medway to join today. Arts and heritage Children and family hubs Family sport and drop-in football sessions Join a dance and drama school Join Theatre 31 Join our book clubs Youth advocacy groups Young people sports sessions Youth services Education Medway has lots of educational support for school age children and young adults, including those with special education needs and disabilities (SEND). Advice on leaving school Education in Medway Education and employment support Educational psychology service Find schools and learning centres in Medway Home education Road safety education SEN travel Skills and employment Climate change, greenspace and environment Medway has a wide variety of greenspaces available to enjoy, as well as ways to get involved in improving our environment. Find a park or play area Events at Medway parks Find a games area Plastic free living School trips to Medway parks Volunteer at a park What we're doing to help climate change Health and wellbeing Medway has lots of health and wellbeing support your children and young people. Children and emotional wellbeing Community support groups Find a support service Find early help support Family support in Medway Health and wellbeing Medway's Local Offer Mental health support Social care for children and young people Safety Safety of our residents is most important. Find ways to keep Medway and your community safe. Community safety in Medway Cycling safety Road safety education Free road safety resources Home safety Report anti-social behaviour Report hate crimes Water safety Signs of safety Training and employment Medway offers lots of training and employment opportunities for young people. Bursaries, grants and funding Education and employment support Find an apprenticeship Find training and employment Post-16 options for care leavers Youth work training Apply for a youth bus pass Young people who live in Medway can apply for a Medway Youth Pass. Apply for a Medway Youth Pass
It’s good to know! There may be a time, while out in public spaces, that you feel unsafe or vulnerable. Our safety, wellbeing and support campaign aims to provide advice and highlight services available to you. More about the campaign
Join in our Mini Youth Games Our flagship school games series where primary school children compete in a wide range of sporting competitions. More about the games
Child-friendly Medway survey results Read what young people say about living in Medway and what is important to them. Read the results
For the Love of Reading We're running a range of events, activities, book trails and more to encourage children and young people to develop a passion for reading. More about the project
Design a Child-friendly Medway mascot We're inviting children and young people in Medway to help design a mascot for Child-friendly Medway. Find out more about how to get involved
Apply for a youth bus pass Young people who live in Medway can apply for a Medway Youth Pass. Apply for a Medway Youth Pass
