More than 45,000 children and young people from schools across Sheffield have participated in the Children’s University, a charity that works with schools to encourage participation in extra curricular activities and is supported by South Yorkshire Futures.

We’re delighted to see that, partly due to the success of the programme in Sheffield, schools across Rotherham have now signed up to participate. The children’s University annual report for 2018/19 demonstrates a link between participation in the programme and improved numeracy and literacy success rates, the full report can be read here:

Sheffield CU – How does it make a difference 2018

This month young people from across the city who take part in Sheffield Children’s University (CU) attended a special graduation event at Sheffield City Hall to celebrate completing 1,000 hours of extra-curricular learning activities.

Fifteen Sheffield CU pupils, who have all received the Gold Fellowship for 1000 hours of participation, were presented with a special certificate in front of family and friends in a university-style graduation ceremony.

Following the awards ceremony, pupils went backstage for a tour of the gowning and photography area, led by Ede & Ravenscroft – one of the oldest tailoring firms in the world. They then had some official photographs taken, wearing graduation caps and gowns.