Christmas card competition winners announced
Two designs by young people have been chosen to form Hull City Council’s Christmas e-card for 2024.
Winning entries were selected after a competition in schools during last month.
A … More
Children and families
Primary school places deadline approaches
Parents and carers in Hull are being reminded that the deadline is approaching to apply for primary school places.
Those that have responsibility for a child born between 1 September … More
Meet Hull’s new Young Mayor
Eunice has been voted as Hull’s new Young Mayor.
Almost 100 young people met in the Guildhall last month and cast their votes for who they would like to lead … More
Message to those privately fostering: don’t miss out on support
People taking care of a child or young person they don’t have parental responsibility for have been urged to understand the support they’re entitled to. Private Fostering Week begins on … More
Donations needed for Christmas Jumper Day
A final appeal is being made for children’s Christmas jumpers that can be donated and reused.
Hull City Council is taking in donations, which are given to local families via … More
Funding available for warm spaces this winter
Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that work directly with local people in Hull are being encouraged to apply for Affordable Warmth grants to provide warm spaces and other … More
Improvements on the way for children and young people in north Hull
Children, young people and families on Orchard Park will soon be able to access further support thanks to significant investment.
Hull City Council is using £525,000 of government funding to … More
Young people promote Anti-Bullying Week message through music
Young Voices Influencing Care (YVIC) have been hard at work ahead of Anti-Bullying Week, devising and creating resources, including a song called ‘Shine Bright’ which highlights individuality and uniqueness.
With … More
Young people to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card
School children in Hull have been invited to create a design for Hull City Council’s official Christmas e-card.
Posters are going up in primary and secondary schools, asking pupils to … More
Hull theatre company creates free play space in city centre
Young people across the city celebrate Youth Work Week 2024
From November 4-10, youth centres across the city will open their doors to parents and carers in celebration of Youth Work Week 2024.
This year’s theme, A Right to … More
Free activities for parents and children on offer to celebrate Baby Week
Hull City Council, as part of Hull’s Early Help Partnership, is excited to be showcasing a range of free events and activities across the city to celebrate Baby Week.
The … More
Council celebrates care leavers with plaque and tree planting ceremony
Hull City Council’s Leaving Care team have planted a symbolic ‘Positivitree’ tree to show their commitment to young people who have experienced being in care.
‘Positivitrees’ were created by the … More
Hull pupils step up for new challenge
Chiltern Primary School is the first school in Hull to sign up for WOW – the walk to school challenge from Living Streets, which sees pupils record how they get … More
Hull Fostering joins 120 local authorities in launching new short film celebrating foster care
Hull Fostering is proud to announce its collaboration with over 120 local authorities in the creation of an inspiring new short film, Everything, which highlights the profound difference fostering … More
Ofsted praises Hull City Council children’s services in recent visit
Children and Family Services at Hull City Council have been praised after a recent focused visit by the regulator Ofsted.
When a full Ofsted inspection took place in November 2022, … More
Council wins funding for project to boost pre-school creativity
Hull City Council, in conjunction with The Herd Theatre Company, the University of Hull and Wilberforce College, have been awarded a grant of £120,000 from Youth Music through their new … More
Councils fund new ‘freedom pass’ to provide free bus travel for care leavers
Hundreds of young people in Hull and the East Riding are to receive six months of free bus travel to support them as they leave care.
Working in partnership with … More
Hull City Council staff shortlisted in multiple national awards
Staff working in Adult Social Care and Children’s Services across Hull City Council have been shortlisted for a number of national awards.
The council have been shortlisted in the national … More
Remodelling works create SEND provision at Dorchester Primary
Remodelling of classrooms at Dorchester Primary School to accommodate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils have now been completed.
The Bransholme school was subject to significant development which has … More
Council Leader calls for urgent clarity over Household Support Fund’s future
Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the Household Support Fund, but sought clarification over long-term support for those most vulnerable.
Work … More
Hull-iday fun weekly round-up: Things you can do with your children during the school holidays this week
There are so many fun activities for your children to do this summer, many of them for free.
Read our new round-up below to find out what’s happening this coming … More
Summer fun sorted! New guide unveils family-friendly activities in Hull
With the school bell having chimed for the final time, families in Hull are gearing up for weeks of fun and adventure this summer.
And to help make the most … More
Free activities, food and fun all summer long!
As schools close for the long summer break, thousands of children and young people in Hull have a packed schedule of totally free activities, sessions, days out and more to … More
Visit from Chinese school connects Hull and Beijing
Students and staff from a school in China have visited Hull.
110 students aged 9-15 and 20 staff from Fengtai District of Beijing in China have spent four days in … More
Foster carers in Hull receive pay increase
Hull City Council has increased fostering allowances by 4.5%.
The council has also increased the retention payment paid to carers by £100 to £500, which will now be paid annually … More
State-of-the-art carbon-neutral home opens for children in Hull
Work has completed on a new modern, fully adapted, energy efficient home for young people and their families, for disability short breaks.
Limetree Short Breaks in East Hull is a … More
Ewe are invited to a special sensory show this summer
Hull’s youngest children are invited to snuggle up and get cosy at The Herd’s latest show, a sensory, musical adventure through the land of sleep.
Counting Sheeps, created by local … More
Northcott School rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted
Northcott School and Sixth Form College in Hull has received an outstanding Ofsted inspection report.
The report showed the school is outstanding in all areas; overall effectiveness, quality of education, … More
More local Hull business become Fostering Friendly employers
Hull City Council is encouraging employers in Hull to consider becoming Fostering Friendly.
Fostering Friendly is an initiative created by The Fostering Network, the UK’s leading fostering charity. The … More
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