Hull’s two Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) – Emperor-David Ikechukwu and Precious Machinga – made the trip up to Westminster on Thursday 6 November, where they met with other members … More
As the weather turns colder and flu and other winter viruses thrive, Hull City Council’s Public Health lead is urging everyone eligible to get their winter vaccinations.
For the first … More
Families in Hull can get into the Christmas spirit with a series of free festive fun events courtesy of Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE).
On Saturday 6 December, step … More
Hull City Council is teaming up with East Riding Council to host a large-scale apprenticeship event.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Hull & East Riding Apprenticeship … More
Hull City Council’s Public Health team is keen to understand the oral health of children who are educated at home.
Due to a lack of national and local data, Public … More
Young people from Hull’s Young Voices Influencing Care (YVIC) group recently celebrated their nomination for the Campaign Award at A National Voice’s (ANV) Amplify 2025 event, held in London on … More
For many years, Hull City Council has used the Solihull Approach as a framework for supporting emotional health and wellbeing for families, and improving relationships between children, young people and … More
A gardener in Hull has been acknowledged for his work at Astra Youth Centre in Bransholme, where young people are connecting with nature, developing new skills, and improving their wellbeing … More
A Hull City Council pilot scheme to automatically identify and register eligible children for free school meals has helped ensure 750 additional pupils are now receiving the support they are entitled to.
The auto-enrolment … More
Impressive new signage has been installed at a popular Hull community centre, which has plans to further expand the activities it offers to local people – including providing a Warm … More
Hull City Council hosted the annual Hull Young People’s Parliament event at the Guildhall on 23 October, bringing together more than 100 young people aged between 11 and 18 from … More
Hull City Psychological Service recently hosted its first Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) Continued Professional Development (CPD) Day.
On Tuesday 14 October, 25 ELSAs from 20 schools in the city … More
Hull City Council, as part of Hull’s Early Help Partnership, is proud to be taking part in the second year of Baby Week. A whole host of free events and activities across … More
Hull City Council hosts its annual Blue Diamond Awards on Thursday 13 November, celebrating the successes and achievements of the city’s young people.
This year, the ceremony lands in the middle of National Care … More
Hull’s Family Hubs successfully passed Stage One of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, on the first attempt.
The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme transforming healthcare for … More
Hull Fostering has joined forces with more than 90 local authorities for the simultaneous release of a new short film that highlights an urgent need for more foster carers.
‘The … More
Hull City Council is urging eligible families to apply for funding to access free childcare for their two-year-old children.
The 2 Year Funding Scheme offers up to 15 hours of … More
Families looking for fright-tastically free Halloween events are invited to Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) seasonal activities this month.
A spook-tacular line-up of family-friendly workshops and activities, perfect for … More
‘Care to Dream’ football sessions will return thanks to Hull and East Riding Leaving Care Teams and the Tigers Trust.
The sessions, aimed at young care experienced people aged 16-25 … More
A brand-new facility to support additional SEND pupils has opened at Ganton Special School.
Two classrooms, two quiet rooms and associated facilities have been installed on-site as part of Hull … More
Hull City Council’s Supported Internships team has collaborated with partners to organise a host of upcoming events and information sessions on September 2026 applications.
The structured work-based programme is aimed … More
Hull City Council, in collaboration NHS partners, is rolling out a series of ‘Tea and Chat’ events aimed at supporting families facing challenges with school attendance.
These informal sessions offer … More
Hull City Council has boosted the amount of money eligible families are able to claim to help pay for school uniforms.
£50 grants will now be available to support approximately … More
The new school term might just be starting, but Hull’s Santa Squad are already stepping up their work to ensure that no child goes without a Christmas present.
The group … More
The many strengths about the support provided to older children in the care of Hull City Council have been highlighted in a letter published today by the sector’s regulator.
Ofsted’s … More
As the summer holidays start to draw to a close, there’s still time to enjoy some of the amazing Healthy Holidays Hull activities on offer. Since schools closed for the … More
Two young people from Hull have represented the city at the annual conference of the UK Youth Parliament.
The event at Sussex University in Brighton brought together Members of Youth … More
Hull has been unveiled as the country’s top location for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust.
Between April 2024 and March … More
The Hull Bus Alliance is encouraging families and groups of friends to travel by bus this August and save money with the launch of a discounted fare.
Stagecoach East Midlands … More
Hull City Council is launching a campaign this summer to ensure eligible families benefit from free school meals, potentially saving households up to £300 per year.
As part of the … More
