Local businesses step up to help Hull children
Local businesses have stepped forward with donations to help ensure every Hull pupil, aged eight to 16, has access to a laptop.
Several businesses have made financial contributions and donated … More
Children and families
Transition to work programme for young people with learning disabilities launches in Hull
A new life-changing transition to employment programme for young people with learning disabilities and autism has just launched in Hull and East Riding.
Hull City Council is a part of … More
Schools and colleges across Hull mark White Ribbon Day
Schools and colleges across the city marked White Ribbon Day and International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Thursday 25 November saw primary and secondary schools take part … More
Hull City Council support service celebrates Children in Need T-shirt designer
An inclusive celebration for young people with special educational needs and disabilities will take place this Friday in aid of Children in Need, with special recognition for one of the … More
Local author donates new book to Hull primary schools encouraging kindness and understanding
Hull primary schools are to benefit from the donation of a new book titled The Bad Apple.
Local author, Lynne Hope, has written the book which focuses on the messages … More
Plans revealed for £3m winter hardship fund to help families with essentials
A report, published today, details proposals of how vulnerable households in Hull will be provided with help with essentials over winter as the city continues its recovery from the Covid-19 … More
Department for Education grant gives green light to Ron Dearing UTC expansion
Hull’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), has received approval and funding for exciting expansion plans.
Ron Dearing UTC has been awarded a grant of just over £3.7m … More
Financial help available for young people to progress education or training
Grants are available for children and young people in Hull to help them progress in their education.
There are four types of grants available:
- Hull Education Foundation – this grant
Young people in Hull can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament
Young people in Hull, aged 11 to 17, can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament.
Four representatives are being sought to represent Hull’s young people on … More
Hull’s Education Safeguarding Manager recognised for work in keeping children safe
Hull City Council’s Education Safeguarding Manager, Philip Painter, has been shortlisted for the LGC’s Rising Star award.
The annual LGC awards celebrate excellence in local government.
Phillip Painter has been … More
Care leavers week celebrates young people in Hull
Young people in Hull who are care leavers have been celebrated for their achievements, through a series of events during Care Leavers Week.
A week of events took place, from … More
£732K to provide safe housing and support for domestic abuse survivors
Grant funding awarded to Hull City Council will provide specialist safe accommodation and support to survivors of domestic abuse.
The money was allocated under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. This … More
New Assistant Director for Learning and Skills in Hull announced
Hull City Council has appointed Mary Meredith as the new permanent Assistant Director for Learning and Skills.
Mary will take over from interim Assistant Director Jo Moxon, who has led … More
Tales of a Maritime City
A treasure trove of seafaring culture will take place across Hull as Maritime Tales Week returns to the city for this October half term.
A packed programme of events celebrating … More
Children receiving free school meals to be given a £15 voucher for October half term
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given a £15 voucher for this October half term.
Around 12,500 families currently receive free school … More
Get spooky this Halloween with free digital trails
Dancing skeletons and ghosts will be ready to entertain in Hull parks and the city centre as the Love Exploring augmented reality app gets a spooky makeover this Halloween.
Available … More
Thousands of families enjoy Healthy Holidays Hull events
Thousands of young people and families in Hull have benefited from free activities and food this summer, through the Healthy Holidays Hull programme.
Across the summer holidays, 26 July to … More
Animated films feature life stories of people who have had their lives changed by adoption
Today marks the launch of National Adoption Week 2021, which aims to educate and inform people on the process of modern adoption today, with a rounded, honest, and inclusive portrayal … More
Hull social worker shortlisted in Social Worker of the Year Awards
Hull social worker, Anna O’Brien, has been shortlisted for Newly Qualified Social Worker of the Year.
Anna has had an abundance of positive feedback from families she has worked … More
Award-winning author to judge national children’s writing competition
Award-winning War Horse author Michael Morpurgo will judge a children’s creative writing competition as part of Yorkshire Festival of Story (YFOS 21), an online event happening next month.
Children from … More
Families get cooking with free video series
A series of free videos helping Hull families to cook simple, healthy recipes together is now available online, released by Hull City Council.
The videos feature simple and easy-to-follow recipes, … More
Middle Child return to Humber Street for 2021 panto
Award-winning Hull theatre company Middle Child are celebrating their 10th panto anniversary this Christmas with a return to their spiritual home on Humber Street.
Middle Child’s Rapunz’ull, a take on … More
Coproduction champions sought to develop SEND services in Hull
Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, is looking for SEND coproduction champions to help shape how services are delivered for children and young people with SEND.… More
The countdown to Hull Fair has begun!
There are less than three weeks until Hull Fair begins. The earliest stages of set-up have already begun, and it will not be long before Showmen and women begin arriving … More
The Big Answer; survey captures the voice of the young generation
Children and young people in Hull, and across the country, were asked to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, … More
Apply now for a secondary school place for September 2022
Parents and carers of Year 6 pupils have until 31 October to apply for a mainstream secondary school place for their child for September 2022.
Families that live in Hull … More
Families with children aged four and under can apply for the Healthy Start scheme
Parents and carers of young children may be entitled to receive help through the Healthy Start scheme.
Healthy Start provides up to £24.80 a month per child under the age … More
Back to school wellbeing boost for pupils and teachers
Pupils and teachers in Hull have returned to full-time education better equipped to deal with the impacts of Covid thanks to a programme which has been designed to boost emotional … More
Hull Youth Justice Service rated ‘Good’ with ‘outstanding’ elements
Hull Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation.
Seven inspectors spent a week with the team and partners … More
Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect
Schools start back next week for the new school year, and the Hull Learning Partnership wants to ensure families know what to expect upon return.
Many national Covid restrictions have … More
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