How Hull’s Young Carers Project supports the city’s young carers 13th March 2024 Today is Young Carers Action Day and Hull City Council is highlighting the local support available for the city’s young carers. A young carer is a young person who cares for a family member who may have a disability, serious illness, a mental health issue or an alcohol, drug or substance problem. Caring for someone […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEarly help teamHull Young Carers ProjectNHSUniversity of Hullyoung carersYouth centres
Join the LGBTQ+ Adoption Community in North and Humber 5th March 2024 LGBTQ+ people are being encouraged to consider if they could change the life of a child or group of brothers and sisters, by adopting through One Adoption North and Humber, as part of LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering week. The regional adoption agency for North Yorkshire, York and the Humber is hoping to encourage more people […] Read more Children and families News adoptionChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleLGBT+One Adoption North and Humber
Increase in number of Hull school pupils offered their first preference school 1st March 2024 Families across the city have received their children’s secondary school place allocation for September. 84% of pupils were offered their first preference of school, up from 81% the year before. 9% of pupils were offered their second preference and 2% their third preference. This means 95% of pupils in total obtained one of their preferences, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News childrenChildren and familieschildren's servicesCouncillor Linda TockEducationHull SchoolsOfstedSecondary Schools
Hull offers unique support for foster carers like nowhere else 14th February 2024 Hull Fostering is urging people who are considering fostering to learn more about the unique package of support on offer in Hull. Venturing into fostering can seem like a daunting experience. People considering fostering worry about how they might cope and what kind of support is available to them. Hull City Council’s fostering service has […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull Fostering
Inspection shows improved support for children with SEND in Hull 2nd February 2024 Hull has seen improvements to services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) since its previous inspections in 2019. Whilst our services for children with SEND have seen improvement, the Kingston-Upon-Hull Local Area Partnership – which ensures these services are in place for the population of Hull, has been given the middle rating […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockCQCEducationHull Local OfferHull Parent Carer ForumHull SEND strategyHumber and North Yorkshire ICBOfstedSEND
Youth dance showcase comes to Hull New Theatre 24th January 2024 Discover the next generation of dancers and choreographers as Creative Voice and Hull Dance Move Together take over Hull New Theatre this weekend. On Sunday 28 January, the show will include newly created pieces of work from new companies JoinedUp Dance Young Contemporaries and Youth Aspire Connect. Companies involved also include Pragnya Indian Dance, Max […] Read more Children and families Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on Arts DevelopmentCreative VoiceHull New TheatreRuth Drake
What’s on in Hull – January 2024 28th December 2023 2023 may soon be in the rear view mirror, but the good news is, there’s plenty to look forward to in January 2024. Snowmen Hull Truck Theatre, 5-6 January Two snowmen are on a mission not to melt when they discover their perfect home, an ice arena. Packed with visual comedy and told with a […] Read more Children and families Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Burton Constable HallConnexin Live HullHerd TheatreHull JanuaryHull Record FairHull Truck TheatreLOL Comedy ClubWhat's On Hull
5 outdoor spaces to explore over the festive period 22nd December 2023 Looking to get some fresh air over the festive period? Hull has many outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or a casual stroller, there’s a perfect park to explore right on your doorstep. Here’s our guide on outdoor spaces in Hull to explore this Christmas: East Park Hull’s largest green […] Read more Children and families Christmas News What's on ChristmasHCALHull Parks
Jessica’s Hull-themed Christmas design chosen for Hull City Council’s Christmas card 20th December 2023 Hull City Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes, have picked the winning design for the council’s e-Christmas card. Primary school pupils from right across the city entered the annual competition. Jessica, age 8, from Stoneferry Primary School, submitted the winning design. Her design will be sent to hundreds of people […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News ChristmasChristmas 2023Councillor mike rossLord MayorLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealMatt JukesStoneferry Primary School
Family Hubs launch new website to showcase the wide range of free support on offer to Hull families 19th December 2023 A new website for Hull’s Family Hubs has been launched. Hull’s 12 Children’s Centres were officially rebranded as Family Hubs earlier this year, offering a wide range of services to support local children, young people and families. The Family Hubs offer support to families in their local communities from conception, through the first 1,001 days […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleFamily hubsPriory Family Hub
Hull schoolchildren debut new Song for Hull at the annual Festival of Carols 14th December 2023 Hundreds of primary school children across Hull put on a fantastic festive show at Hull City Hall this week. The Festival of Carols saw around 400 primary school pupils from 15 schools in Hull, alongside the Hull NHS Choir, join voices in a celebration of Christmas music. Six of the schools are currently participating in […] Read more Children and families News A Song for HullAlbemarle Music CentreChoral HumberChristmasChristmas 2023Councillor Linda TockHull City HallHull MinsterHull Music ServiceHull UK City of CultureNHS Choir
Prestigious awards for “Any of Us” council fostering film project 13th December 2023 “Any of Us” – a powerful short film to encourage people from all backgrounds to consider becoming a foster carer for their local authority – picked up two prestigious awards this month. Hull City Council participated in the project and helped fund it. The fostering film won the “Best Collaboration” and “Best Creative Comms” categories […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull FosteringHull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
