Children and families

View article Young people with SEND invited to Preparation for Adulthood marketplace event

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 […]

View article Hull’s Family Hub free launch events for families

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 […]

View article Hull social workers receive national recognition this World Social Work Week

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 […]

View article Young Artist Open exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary

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 […]

View article Hull social workers experience new immersive VR headset training

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 […]

View article How Hull’s Young Carers Project supports the city’s young carers

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 […]

View article Join the LGBTQ+ Adoption Community in North and Humber

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 […]

View article Increase in number of Hull school pupils offered their first preference school

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, […]

View article Hull offers unique support for foster carers like nowhere else

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 […]

View article Inspection shows improved support for children with SEND in Hull

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 […]

View article Youth dance showcase comes to Hull New Theatre

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 […]

View article What’s on in Hull – January 2024

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 […]