Youth Voice: The Importance of Advocating for Children and Young People 

I am delighted to have been asked to lead the Youth Voice Pod as part of the Leeds Cultural Education Partnership (LeedsCEP). I have worked in cultural education in Leeds for over 15 years, and I am an enthusiastic advocate for the powerful role art and culture plays in the lives of children and young people.

Opportunity: Artist Project Call Out 

Working with under 25s of all marginalised genders an exciting art installation is being collaboratively created for Merrion Gardens in Leeds city centre this summer. Melody would love to hear from anyone interested in seeing their thoughts and ideas reflected in the city centre, we want to make this green space welcoming, inclusive and fun!

Member Focus – The Benefits of Teaching Weaving to Children and Young People

One of the joys of my job is being able to share my passion for woven textiles with others, this is especially true when it comes to sharing this with children and young people.

My name is Agnis Smallwood and I am a Designer Maker Researcher and Educator specialising in woven textiles. I live in Leeds and as a freelancer work within my home city as well as across Yorkshire and beyond.

Opportunity: LeedsCEP, School Partnerships and Stepping Forward Together 

What is LeedsCEP for? What value does it have and for whom? What are we trying to achieve and how?  LeedsCEP is going through a bit of a ‘re-set’ – post-covid, pre-LEEDS 2023, where we get to remind ourselves of why we are here, what we want to achieve and what the journey ahead may look like. Education partnerships and young voices, currently under-represented, are a key focus as we begin to plan ahead.

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