Wakefield Childrens University

Wakefield Childrens University Children’s University™ provides 5-14 year olds with exciting, extra-curricular learning opportunities

Children are given their own Passport to Learning in which they are encouraged to collect hours of learning towards nationally recognised awards for 30, 65 and 100 hours of learning. Children own a ‘Passport to Learning’ and collect stamps for each hour of participation from validated ‘Learning Destinations’. Learning Destinations are after-school clubs, community groups, youth clubs, and other lo

cal and national venues such as museums, galleries, wildlife parks, even the Houses of Parliament. The first award starts with the bronze award at the Undergraduate level of 30 hours of validated learning. There are progressive steps which require both greater levels of challenge and a broader range of activities. Children’s University™ can be offered to the whole school or target year groups, vulnerable, under-achieving or more able groups. When children accumulate enough hours to achieve an award, they will be invited to graduate at an annual ceremony. Wearing a ‘cap and gown’, they will receive their certificate and have their photograph taken - just like a real graduation.

Thank you for supporting the event! See you next year! 🤩
29/05/2026

Thank you for supporting the event! See you next year! 🤩

🥰 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝓨𝓸𝓾! 🥰Now that May-Hem! 2026 has come to an end (🥲), all of us at Wakefield & Selby CU would like to say a HUGE ...
29/05/2026

🥰 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝓨𝓸𝓾! 🥰

Now that May-Hem! 2026 has come to an end (🥲), all of us at Wakefield & Selby CU would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success 💙

Each year the event grows bigger & better and this year was no exception! We had more activities available and welcomed more visitors than ever 🥳

We've already had some great feedback and received some brilliant suggestions on how we can make next year even better... which yes, we are already planning!!

Thank you to all of our visitors and our amazing activity providers. We hope to CU again next year - and we'll be seeing some of you very soon at our graduation ceremonies 🥰

~ The Wakefield & Selby CU Team 🩵

Wakefield Libraries Wakefield Cathedral ARTventurers Wakefield East and the Five Towns KCMA - Kris Crump Martial Arts National Coal Mining Museum for England Girlguiding Whitwood Division Castleford Tigers Rothwell Gymnastics Wakefield recycles Wakefield Museum Heritage Trust

27/05/2026

Come and see us at may-hem at Castleford college!
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27/05/2026

Little team out today at the May-Hem event at Castleford College today!

Showing what we're all about, and having some fun!

Castleford College

27/05/2026

Today we will be at MAYHEM from 10am–2pm at Castleford College

Come along for a brilliant day of activities, games and Tigers fun. We’ll also be offering taster Rugby League and Dance sessions, giving young people the chance to try out both sports in a friendly, supportive environment.

Bring the family and enjoy a great day with us!

Wakefield Childrens University

🥳May-Hem! is here!🥳Join us and some of your favourite activity providers at Castleford College until 2pm 😁Everyone is w...
27/05/2026

🥳May-Hem! is here!🥳

Join us and some of your favourite activity providers at Castleford College until 2pm 😁

Everyone is welcome, you don't need to be a CU member, so bring your friends and family along too.

🚗Large free car park 🚗

Wakefield Libraries Wakefield Museum Wakefield Cathedral Castleford Tigers KCMA - Kris Crump Martial Arts Girlguiding Whitwood Division Rothwell Gymnastics National Coal Mining Museum for England ARTventurers Wakefield East and the Five Towns Heritage Trust Zoo For You

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CU SOON!

26/05/2026
26/05/2026

🌟 The Doodle Lounge has arrived! ✏️

Looking for something fun and free this May half term? Visit our Doodle Lounge – a playful pop-up space made for creative minds.

While little artists dive into the doodling, grown-ups can take a well-deserved break with a selection of drinks, light lunches and sweet treats from our Coffee Shop.

Open all week!

🔗 Find out more through the link in our bio

[Image Description: A graphic illustration with colourful children’s doodles, text within the graphic reads ‘The Doodle Lounge 25-30 May 2026’.]

We are all ready for you tomorrow so come along and meet our wonderful learning destinations and meet some of our fab tu...
26/05/2026

We are all ready for you tomorrow so come along and meet our wonderful learning destinations and meet some of our fab tutors. 😁

AD| THIS WEEK!! Wakefield and Selby Children’s University is hosting a FREE, fun-filled event for local children and their families during half-term – providing them with the opportunity to enhance their learning. Aimed at children aged 5-14.

The day will be packed with engaging activities delivered by local Learning Destinations, including Biffa, National Coalmining Museum, Castleford Heritage Trust, Castleford Library, Girlguiding Whitwood Division, Rothwell Gymnastics, SDAH White Watch, Wakefield City Emerald’s Cheerleaders, Castleford Tigers Foundation, Wakefield Young Astronomers, Wakefield City Cheerleaders and Wakefield Museums & Castles.

In addition, children and their families will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of hands-on activities led by College tutors across subject areas such as Automotive, Care & Early Years, Carpentry & Joinery, Hair & Beauty, Public Services and Sport.

Attendees also have access to the College’s next-generation technology hub, I-Innovate, where they can try out Virtual Reality and drone equipment.

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Castleford College, Thunderhead Ridge
Castleford
WF104UA

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01924 789746

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