Simpler Recycling: Council launches free resources to help children learn about recycling 9th March 2026 Hull City Council has launched free, ready to use recycling resources, designed to make learning about waste simple for children both at school and at home. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Waste Cllr Charles QuinnCllr Linda TockLearningsimpler recyclingwaste
Hull Best Start Family Hubs Achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 2 Accreditation 3rd March 2026 Hull Best Start Family Hubs have officially achieved Stage 2 accreditation from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, marking an important milestone in the city’s work to support families and provide high-quality infant feeding and parent-infant relationship care. The Baby Friendly Initiative, which began in 1994, is a global programme that transforms healthcare for babies, […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull Best Start Family HubsHull City CouncilUNICEF
Humber frontline leaders to drive 10‑year plan for young people 27th February 2026 A gathering of 160 youth sector professionals took place at the University of Hull on Wednesday 25 February to discuss the challenges facing young people in the region and what the government’s new National Youth Strategy means for local services. The event was organised by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Youth Work Unit, in partnership […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City CouncilNational Youth AgencyNational Youth Strategy
Have Your Say on Future SEND Support 25th February 2026 The Government has launched a national consultation about improving support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The consultation, SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First, was published on Monday 23 February and is seeking the views of families in Hull and across England. The proposals aim to: Your experiences […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City CouncilSENDThe Hull SEND Local Offer
Museums Quarter recognised at Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Awards 19th February 2026 Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology and the Streetlife Museum have been named Most Infant Feeding Friendly Public Place at the 2026 Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Awards. The awards ceremony, held on Friday 23 January at York St John University, celebrates individuals and organisations making a significant contribution to supporting and promoting infant feeding across the region. Both museums were early supporters of the Milk Trail, developed […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockCouncillor Rob PritchardInfant Feeding AwardsMuseum of ArchaeologyStreetlife Museum
Hull celebrates historic milestone as more than half of local babies are now breastfed 13th February 2026 The Hull Integrated Feeding Team and Hull City Council are proud to announce that, for the first time in the city’s history, over 50% of babies in Hull are being breastfed at six weeks, marking a major public health achievement. The Hull Integrated Infant Feeding Team has confirmed that breastfeeding rates have reached 52%, a […] Read more Children and families News Public Health Councillor Linda ChambersCouncillor Linda TockHull City Council
Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health: Creating a Sense of Belonging 13th February 2026 By a Thrive Partnership Officer Each year, Children’s Mental Health Week shines a light on the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. In 2026, the national theme is “This is My Place.” The theme encourages all of us to create environments where young people feel safe, valued and able to be themselves. It’s about […] Read more Blogs Children and families Children's Mental Health WeekHull and East Yorkshire Nothing About Us Without UsHull City CouncilThrive
National recognition for Hull schools supporting disadvantaged pupils to succeed 11th February 2026 A number of Hull schools have received national recognition for their exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils at the end of the 2024/25 academic year. The city is amongst the top-performing nationally for the achievement of its primary school cohort. However, the recognition isn’t limited to primary. Pre-school outcomes are also strong in relation to similar […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City Council
Thousands attend more than 240 Healthy Holidays activities this winter 10th February 2026 The latest Healthy Holidays Hull winter programme has been a fantastic success, reaching 5,185 children, young people, and families across the city during the winter break. An impressive array of free activities and warm zones included SEND ice skating, paddle sessions, crafts, musical theatre, swimming, multi‑sport activities, and much more. Healthy Holidays Hull is firmly […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHealthy Holidays HullHull City Council
“A dedicated, passionate and professional team”: Hull and East Yorkshire Mind’s partnership with Hull Youth Justice Service 9th February 2026 As Children’s Mental Health Week begins, Rob from Hull and East Yorkshire Mind reflects on his role as a counsellor for Mind, and the work they do with Hull Youth Justice Service. With Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week upon us – and next month marking the three-year anniversary of Hull and East Yorkshire Mind’s partnership […] Read more Blogs Children and families Children's Mental Health WeekHull and East Yorkshire MindHull City CouncilHull Youth Justice ServiceMind
Healthy Holidays Hull provides free half-term fun and food 9th February 2026 Half-term is on the horizon, and school-age children and young people have a programme of free activities to look forward to. Healthy Holidays is back for another February half-term bite-sized programme of fun, with a variety of sessions and free, nutritious food included. The programme will run from Saturday 14 February to Friday 20 February. […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHealthy Holidays HullHull City Council
Reasons why Hull Independent Visitors Service could be the most rewarding thing you ever sign up for 6th February 2026 In this blog, Jess, a Hull Independent Visitors Service volunteer, tells us why she loves her role. Three years ago, if you’d told me I’d be volunteering my time with young people, talking about school, mental health, and occasionally debating what counts as a reasonable amount of popcorn, I wouldn’t have realised how fulfilling the […] Read more Blogs Children and families Hull City CouncilHull Independent Visitor Service
