Hull’s Santa Squad boosted by donation from Council
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
Children and families
Strength in Hull Children’s Services recognised by Ofsted
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
Summer fun still going strong
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
Hull’s Young MPs help set direction for UK Youth Parliament
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 tops the table for cycle training for children in England
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
August bus fare discount for families and groups travelling in Hull
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
Council launch summer campaign to boost free school meal uptake
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 launches its new vision for the future of children and young people
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
Thrive Hull hosts premiere event for new youth mental health support videos
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 Family Hubs awarded certificate by UNICEF
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
New SEND Hub opens in Hull
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
Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel
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 team up with local sports clubs to champion new opportunities for care leavers
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
Hull City Council urges local families to foster as it increases its support
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
Hull City Council and local school trust expand special school places
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
Hull City Council celebrates cohort of newly qualified social workers
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
Anti-violence campaign to be rolled out in Hull schools
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 scoops national award
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
Card game created by young care experienced children in Hull to be used nationally
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
New building demonstrates council’s continued support for SEND pupils
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
Applications open for 30 hours government-funded childcare provision
Working parents in Hull can now apply for 30 hours of funded childcare from September.
All eligible working parents of children who will be nine months old before 1 September … More
Free programme of learning sessions to mark Safeguarding Week
A programme of free online sessions is now available to mark Safeguarding Week, which begins on Monday 16 June.
Partners from Safeguarding Adults Boards, Safeguarding Children Partnerships and Community Safety … More
Free activities on offer to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week
Next week is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week and Hull City Council’s Early Help teams have put on a series of free events for parents and children.
Infant Mental Health … More
Splash into summer this bank holiday weekend
Summer water fun begins in Hull this Spring Bank Holiday weekend.
Families can splash their way into the half-term holidays at Alderman Kneeshaw, Bude Road and West Park splash pads … More
Active travel journeys increase at Hull schools participating in national challenge
More and more children are opting to walk and wheel to school in Hull, following the launch of WOW – the walk to school challenge from UK charity Living Streets, … More
Hull City Council appeals for more foster carers to join them this Foster Care Fortnight
Hull City Council is calling on the people of Hull to come forward and consider fostering as part of a major awareness drive for this upcoming Foster Care Fortnight (13–26 … More
Councils confirm continuation of ‘Freedom Pass’ to provide free bus travel for care leavers
A scheme enabling care leavers to receive free bus travel in Hull and the East Riding will continue thanks to new funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of … More
Find out about the free childcare support available to you – including childcare places and breakfast clubs
Hull City Council is urging local parents and carers to take advantage of the free childcare provision available to them.
The government’s childcare offer for working parents has expanded over … More
Free Hull events aim to prevent child car seat errors that could cost young lives
Hull City Council has teamed up with Safer Roads Humber and award-winning child safety experts Good Egg Safety CIC to deliver a series of free child car seat safety events … More
Hull City Council’s Connexions service receives glowing report as it retains accreditation
Hull City Council’s Connexions service has retained the matrix accreditation for the quality of its information, advice and guidance services to young people in Hull.
Connexions offer support for young … More
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