ITV's new kids channel will be launching next February, it's been confirmed by the broadcaster.

The as yet unnamed channel will launch on all digital TV platforms including Sky Digital on 11th February 2006.

Content will be drawn from ITV's existing portfolio of children's programming, including originally produced drama, entertainment, animation, factual and pre-school material.

Estelle Hughes, the current editor of CiTV, will take charge of editorial for the new channel.