Dolly Parton scheme extends to all two year olds in Hull
All two year olds in Hull can now receive a free book each month, as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is extended.
The scheme launched in September, with … More
Children and families
November is Make Your Mark month
Make Your Mark is an opportunity for 11-18 year olds across the UK to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the policies they want to … More
Children’s Centres continue to support families in Hull
Children’s centres in Hull are to remain open for support and advice for families.
Support will be available from Monday to Friday, either over the phone or by arranging an … More
New teaching block provides 300 additional secondary school places in West Hull
A new two-storey teaching block has been completed at St Mary’s College in West Hull, providing an additional 300 pupil places.
The extension is part of a programme of works … More
Spooky kids bring the fright to Hepworth’s Arcade
School children have been busy making Hepworth’s Arcade spookier than ever this Halloween.
The famous arcade, the country’s only L-shaped arcade, has been decorated with ghosts, pumpkins and various spooky … More
Children receiving free school meals to be given £10 voucher
All children in Hull schools currently receiving free school meals will be given a £10 voucher when they return after the half term break, to assist in reimbursing costs of … More
Free virtual events for families this half-term
From scavenger hunts and tree trails to dog tails and street dancing, the team at Hull Libraries has organised an action packed calendar of free online activities to keep the … More
Amazing woolly exhibition welcoming visitors to The Deep this half-term
A woolly exhibition will greet visitors to The Deep this half-term.
Hull’s spectacular aquarium asked for visitors and supporters to create crochet coral and sea life as part of Project … More
Discover the wonder of Whitefriargate this half-term
The rich history of Whitefriargate, Hull’s most famous thoroughfare, can be explored this half-term thanks to a new family-friendly trail.
The trail, which can be downloaded from the Visit Hull … More
Hull one of 20 local authorities to be successful in a bid for Social Workers in Schools
Hull City Council is one of 20 local authorities across the country to be successful in a bid to be part of research funded by the Department for Education into … More
Pupils who are isolating can continue to work via remote learning provision
Schools across Hull have been developing their remote learning provision, so that any pupils who are isolating at home but are well enough to do schoolwork, can continue to work … More
New parents urged to register births
Parents who had children during lockdown are being encouraged to come forward and register their births as soon as possible.
More than 100 new families whose children were born between … More
Hull City Council welcomes new Director of Children’s Services
Hull City Council has appointed Pauline Turner as the new permanent Director of Children’s Services.
Pauline will take over from Niki Clemo, who has been interim Director for the past … More
Families encouraged to follow coronavirus guidance for benefit of school community
Hull City Council is urging parents and guardians to be aware of Coronavirus symptoms, and to only book a test for a child if they have one or more of … More
Hull employers urged to get involved with £2bn Kickstart scheme
Hull businesses are being urged to get involved in a new £2 billion scheme which will create job placements for young people.
Hull City Council is looking for employers to … More
Hull’s You Are Not Alone suicide prevention campaign picked as national best practice
Hull’s You Are Not Alone suicide prevention campaign has been recognised as an example of national best practice.
And other areas across the UK have been encouraged to develop similar … More
Preventative action for Hull schools to help reduce spread of coronavirus
The Hull Learning Partnership, in conjunction with Hull City Council is taking preventative action against coronavirus by agreeing that school staff, and secondary pupils across the city are expected to … More
Kelvin Hall Academy extension provides 250 additional school places
Work has been completed on a two-storey extension to Kelvin Hall Academy in Hull.
The extension is part of a programme of works to increase the number of secondary school … More
30 young people in Hull given job placements as part of £2bn Government scheme
Hull City Council is backing a £2bn Government scheme to help 30 of Hull’s young people into employment.
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to small and medium-sized employers to create … More
Apprentices at Hull Training and Adult Education pass new national educational standards
Apprentices at Hull Training and Adult Education are celebrating being some of the first in the UK to pass through tough new national educational standards.
The End Point Assessment (EPA) … More
Peter Rabbit book to be given to two-year-olds as new scheme launches
The first book through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is being sent out to eligible two-year-old children in Hull this month.
The first book children will receive is Peter … More
Hull’s Registration Service is now registering births in a selection of Children’s Centres
Hull City Council’s Registration Service is now registering births from offices in Children’s Centres across Hull.
Hull City Council is asking parents to make an appointment to register their baby’s … More
Support for families affected by relationship conflicts
A new campaign aimed at supporting parents and young people in reducing relationship conflicts launches today.
Relationship Matters is a programme that will provide support for parents where there are … More
Secondary school pupils asked to consider their routes to school
As schools get ready to open with new processes and safety measures in place, secondary school pupils are asked to consider how they get to and from school to allow … More
New resources to help children returning to school
New resources have been developed to help children returning to school life.
HeadStart Hull, along with Barnardo’s, have consulted children of primary school age to find out about their concerns, … More
Schools prepare to welcome pupils back to school safely
Schools in Hull are preparing to welcome back all pupils, with additional safety measures in place.
Schools are adopting measures based on their own school’s risk assessments, with some phasing … More
Children’s book explains coronavirus
A book for children to help understand coronavirus has been published, called My Hero is You.
The book has been developed by children, for children, with input from over 1,700 … More
Win £100 by simply sharing your COVID-19 Safe photos
A competition has been launched challenging Hull residents to take photographs of themselves or their family members being COVID-19 safe this summer.
Photos can be taken at home, in the … More
Children to receive a free book every month through Dolly Parton scheme
Hull City council has allocated £88,500 funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme to be rolled out to eligible two year olds in Hull during the next academic year.… More
Albert Avenue Pools main swimming pool reopens next week
The main pool at Albert Avenue Pools will reopen on Monday 10 August.
Swimmers will be able to pre-book hourly sessions and lifeguards will be on hand to assist visitors … More
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