We are launching an exciting project in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University and the Children’s Charity Young Manchester to improve the lives of children with asthma in Cheetham and Crumpsall. This neighbourhood has the highest rate of childhood asthma across the city and the pilot project aims to support young people with asthma improve their health.

Young Manchester would love your child to take part and join this exciting opportunity to shape and design the future of asthma support for young people growing up in Manchester. They will be able to take part in free extra-curricular activities over the Summer Term including creative workshops, learning peer research methods and co-design techniques, which can contribute to their skills and CV – but we also promise it will be fun and a chance to make new friends! (And there will be free food!).

Manchester Metropolitan University are excited to introduce a unique and engaging project, designed to help students learn about air quality and its impact on their health. By monitoring air quality in both classrooms and homes, children will explore how pollution levels fluctuate when people enter and exit spaces, particularly around the North Manchester area. This hands-on project not only teaches valuable scientific concepts but also empowers children to understand how their actions affect the air around them.

Throughout the project, children will actively participate in the process, tracking changes in air quality in real-time. They’ll learn about the factors that influence their asthma and how they can make a positive difference by improving the air in their surroundings. With sessions led by an expert, the project will deepen students’ understanding of the science behind air pollution and how it relates to their own health. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and tools to reduce their reliance on inhalers and take charge of their environment, promoting a healthier and more informed generation.

We are working with our local GP’s to identify a group of young people with asthma to take part in this new programme of fun and educational activities and they are currently contacting families in the local area to get consent from you to share your child’s details with the school.