Learning destinations

What is a learning destination? 

A Children's University learning destination is: 

  • a place, group or club that delivers learning activities as part of the Children's University programme 

  • validated by the Children's University to pass their assurance process to ensure delivery of a high-quality experience 

  • voluntary and usually outside of the normal school curriculum 

Children's University works closely with all kinds of learning destinations and activity leaders to offer children the widest variety of opportunities. In order to offer a consistent quality of activities we undertake a quality assurance process to validate these opportunities to confirm they meet certain standards. 

This validation does not require the completion of an excessive amount of paperwork. It simply involves learning destinations completing an online form and putting time aside to talk to one of our Children's University managers about what is on offer for children and ensuring that our organisations are aligned in our commitment to children. 

Learning destinations

Register as a learning destination

Registration as a learning destination is done directly through the Children's University website. 

Register as a learning destination

Terms and conditions

University of Staffordshire Childrens' University is a signposting organisation that aims to make children and families aware of opportunities for learning. The Childrens University validation process assures the quality of the learning experience. All matters of Health and Safety, Public Liability, GDPR and safeguarding remain the responsibility of you, the activity provider. All activity destinations are expected to operate to their statutory requirements in these areas. University of Staffordshire Children's University is not in a formal partnership with your organisation and is not responsible for the activities you provide. 


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