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
Hull City Council has officially launched its new plan for children and young people.
The Children and Young People Plan (CYPP) 2025-2030 is a strategic document which outlines how the … More
The Thrive Hull Partnership hosted a celebration event to premiere new ‘what to expect’ videos, which aim to help children and young people accessing emotional and mental health support.
The … More
Hull’s Family Hubs have been awarded a Certificate of Commitment from UNICEF.
This is the first step towards gaining recognition from the UK Committee for UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative.
The … More
A new SEND hub has launched in Hull, providing expanded SEND services in one place.
Works to Lil Bilocca House in the city centre have been completed, establishing a new … More
Children at Rokeby Park Primary School have been learning vital skills to be able to make their own way to school on two-wheels thanks to several council-funded initiatives.
On Monday … More
Hull City Council’s Room 42 team have been working with the charitable foundations of two major sports clubs to develop exciting new opportunities for young care experienced people in the … More
With rising demand for safe, stable homes for children in care, Hull City Council is stepping up its efforts to recruit and retain foster carers – offering an enhanced support … More
The Venn Academy Trust has worked with Hull City Council to build on their capacity for more special school places.
Bridgeview Special School, part of the school trust, has greatly … More
Colleagues from across Adult Social Care and Children’s Services came together to celebrate the hard work of Newly Qualified Social Workers during their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE).… More
Hull City Council have commissioned a citywide violence reduction campaign for schools.
Over the coming months, local man and charity founder Paul Spence will deliver impactful talks to every secondary … More
Hull Schools Library Service has won a Libraries Connected Award.
Following a ceremony on Tuesday 11 June, Hull’s service took home the Children’s Promise award. Judges commented that Hull Schools … More
Care-experienced children in Hull have created a new card game for social workers which has caught national attention.
The game they named ‘the Cards You’re Dealt’ features 48 playing cards, … More
Hull City Council’s continued support of secondary SEND pupils in the city saw a brand-new provision opened this week.
Four classrooms, a science room, sensory room, parents’ room and extended … More
