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. Watch how we are putting children first 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. Read our latest Child-Friendly Medway annual report 2023 to 2024 Medway Young Citizens Award: Nominations now open Child-friendly Medway has launched a brand-new programme to recognise inspiring children and young people who do outstanding work in their community. Find out more about the award Signs of Youth design activity One hundred signs designed by children and young people have been installed across Medway's greenspaces, high streets, parks and roads. Find out more about the Signs of Youth design activity 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. 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. Festive gifts for everyone We have a range of gift ideas for all ages including theatre tickets, swimming lessons and gym passes. Find a festive gift 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 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 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 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) information hub SEND family support in Medway SEND health and wellbeing Mental health support Social care for children and young people with SEND Safety Safety of our residents is most important. Find ways to keep Medway and your community safe. Community safety in Medway Cycling safety 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 Meet Mojo, the Child-friendly Medway mascot! We invited children and young people in Medway to help design the mascot for Child-friendly Medway. More about the Child-friendly Medway mascot 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
Medway Young Citizens Award: Nominations now open Child-friendly Medway has launched a brand-new programme to recognise inspiring children and young people who do outstanding work in their community. Find out more about the award
Signs of Youth design activity One hundred signs designed by children and young people have been installed across Medway's greenspaces, high streets, parks and roads. Find out more about the Signs of Youth design activity
Festive gifts for everyone We have a range of gift ideas for all ages including theatre tickets, swimming lessons and gym passes. Find a festive gift
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
Meet Mojo, the Child-friendly Medway mascot! We invited children and young people in Medway to help design the mascot for Child-friendly Medway. More about the Child-friendly Medway mascot
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
