Hull parents can now register births at Longhill Family Hub 1st May 2024 Parents in Hull can now register the birth of their baby at the Longhill Family Hub in east Hull. Previously, parents have only been able to register a birth at the Hull Register Office, located in the Wilson Centre in Hull City Centre and the Priory Family Hub in west Hull. When a child is […] Read more Children and families News birth registrationChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleFamily hubsPauline TurnerWilson Centre
Hull City Council offering cash bonus to new childcare practitioners 30th April 2024 Hull City Council has been chosen to take part in a new pilot scheme that offers a cash incentive to newly qualified or returning childcare practitioners. Back in March 2023, the government announced transformative reforms in childcare for working parents, expanding the offer of free childcare to more working parents. As a result, all local […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News ChildcareChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleEducationNurseriesnursery places
Increase in number of Hull school pupils offered their first preference primary school 18th April 2024 Families across the city have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September. 96% of pupils were offered their first preference of school, up from 95% the year before. 2% of pupils were offered their second preference and 1% their third preference. This means 99% of pupils in total obtained one of their preferences, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleEducationHull SchoolsPauline Turnerprimary school places
Hull Vicar Father Phil walks from Liverpool to Hull to raise money for Leisure and Family Support Service’s sensory garden 10th April 2024 Father Phil, the Vicar of Sculcoates, St Mary’s and St Paul’s churches in Hull and Bishop’s Adviser to the Deliverance Ministry, has walked 130 miles over 5 days from the Liver Building in Liverpool to The Deep in Hull. He did it to raise money for new sensory equipment for the children and young people […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleLAFSSPauline TurnerSEND
Hull City Council achieves national recognition for its revolutionary approach to children’s homes 9th April 2024 More children staying close to home and children’s homes that don’t look like children’s homes: Hull City Council has taken an innovative approach to children’s homes that has caught national attention and has enabled more children to live and thrive in Hull. Back in 2017, the city had just six children’s homes. Children being placed […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleChildren's homesLooked after childrenPauline Turner
Young people with SEND invited to Preparation for Adulthood marketplace event 3rd April 2024 Hull City Council is hosting a marketplace event for Hull young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families to find out more about their options and support their preparation for adulthood. The event is aimed at young people age 14-25 and takes place on Thursday 11 April, from 11am-6.30pm on the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleHull Local OfferPauline TurnerSEND
Hull’s Family Hub free launch events for families 26th March 2024 All 12 Children’s Centres in Hull have officially been rebranded as Family Hubs with new external signage, and to celebrate, the Family Hubs are hosting a series of free launch events. The events will feature activities such as face painting, a bouncy castle, baby sensory, outdoor games, crafts, as well as a chance to hear […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peoplefamily activitiesFamily hubsSEND
Hull social workers receive national recognition this World Social Work Week 22nd March 2024 Social workers across Hull City Council’s Children and Family Services have been honoured as some of the ‘Amazing Social Workers’ being celebrated for World Social Work Week. Many individuals and teams have been profiled as part of the British Association of Social Worker’s (BASW) annual celebrations. The BASW is the UK’s professional membership organisation for […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda Tocksocial workSocial Work Academysocial work week
Young Artist Open exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary 20th March 2024 Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The Young Artist Open exhibition will return to Ferens Art Gallery for its 20th year. The exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, has been held annually at the Ferens Art Gallery since 2004 and celebrates the […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on 20th anniversaryCllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryYoung Artist Open
Hull social workers experience new immersive VR headset training 18th March 2024 Hull City Council have delivered a new and immersive learning experience to staff working directly with vulnerable adults and children with the use of virtual reality (VR) technology. It comes as the council celebrates national Social Work Week, a chance to shine a spotlight on social work as a career and the incredible work of […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careChildren and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockHumber Social Work Teaching PartnershipSocial caresocial workSocial Work Academysocial work week
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
