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.

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.

Child-friendly Medway events
Check out the amazing events and activities run by our team.

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.
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. Our flagship school games series where primary school children compete in a wide range of sporting competitions. Read what young people say about living in Medway and what is important to them. We're running a range of events, activities, book trails and more to encourage children and young people to develop a passion for reading.It’s good to know!
Join in our Mini Youth Games
Child-friendly Medway survey results
For the Love of Reading
We're inviting children and young people in Medway to help design a mascot for Child-friendly Medway.Design a Child-friendly Medway mascot
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.

Education
Medway has lots of educational support for school age children and young adults, including those with special education needs and disabilities (SEND).

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.

Health and wellbeing
Medway has lots of health and wellbeing support your children and young people.

Safety
Safety of our residents is most important. Find ways to keep Medway and your community safe.

Training and employment
Medway offers lots of training and employment opportunities for young people.
Young people who live in Medway can apply for a Medway Youth Pass.Apply for a youth bus pass