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
Hull Fostering Information Booklet 12th December 2023 This booklet has lots of information about fostering and Supported Lodgings, most of which has been suggested as being useful by some of our newer carers. The information includes topics such as: If you would like to learn even more about fostering and meet some of our wonderful foster carers to ask them direct questions, […] Read more Children and families Hull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
Hull Fostering Collaboration Video Wins Award 12th 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 Hull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
Families in Hull can now register their baby’s birth at the Priory Family Hub 11th December 2023 Parents in Hull can now register the birth of their baby at the Priory Family Hub in west 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. When a child is born, their birth must be registered within 42 […] Read more Children and families News birth registrationCouncillor Linda TockFamily hubsPriory Family Hub
Hull City Council offering support for people who privately foster 4th December 2023 This week is Private Fostering Week and Hull City Council is raising awareness of what families must do if they foster privately and how they can access support. What is private fostering? ‘Private Fostering’ is an arrangement made for the care of a child or young person under the age of 16 (under 18 if […] Read more Children and families News ChildcareChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull FosteringPrivate fosteringPrivate Fostering Week
Meet the Hull school children creating Christmas magic 29th November 2023 A group of school children in Hull have made it their mission to support as many families as possible this Christmas. Santa Squad is the brainchild of children Ava, Phoebe, Thea and Laurie, aged between 9-10, at Kingswood Parks Primary. Working in partnership with schools across the city, they help children and families across Hull […] Read more Children and families Christmas News ChristmasKingswood Parks PrimarySanta Squad
Primary school pupils invited to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card 21st November 2023 Pupils across Hull’s primary schools have been invited to design the council’s corporate e-Christmas card by Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes. Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said: “Christmas is always an exciting time for our primary school pupils. The Christmas card design competition is a festive way […] Read more Children and families Christmas News ChristmasChristmas 2023Christmas card competitionCouncillor mike rossHull SchoolsMatt Jukes
Ten new foster families join Hull’s caring fostering community – could you join them? 21st November 2023 Last year, Hull Fostering welcomed 10 new fostering families, providing 14 more bedrooms for Hull children needing a loving home. Since April this year, they have welcomed another 12 fostering households to its fostering community, offering a further 16 bedrooms for children and young people to live in. When a child cannot live with their […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull FosteringHull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
