The Future of Public Service Media for Young People

This 2021-23 campaign brought together people with a passion for children’s media and a shared commitment to put the younger audience at the centre of the national debate on the future of public service content.

Read CMF’s multi-authored report: Our Children’s Future: Does Public Service Media Matter?

Report

Download: Our Children’s Future: Does Public Service Media Matter?

Or order a printed copy for £16.50

Research

CMF supports research to add insights to the Public Service Media debate. This report from Dubit, explores young people’s attitudes and concerns. Initial findings are summarised here: State of the Nation Exec Summary

Events

CMF staged a series of public events to debate the future of public service media for young people.

Th fourth event considered the implications of a generation unaware of what public service media is, how it is funded and why it should exist.

The third event considered the Young Audiences Content Fund and what might follow it.

The second event brought together research from Kids Know Best and a trio of experts to discus the screen choices of British 12-14 years olds.

The first event – on the future of funding – took place on 17th November 2021

We need to take children’s TV seriously.  Because nothing is more serious than our children.

Frank Cottrell Boyce, author and screenwriter