Hull mums share experiences of having babies during pandemic
Mums in Hull have been sharing their experiences of having a baby during the pandemic as part of a new campaign from Hull City Council that encourages women to connect … More
Children and families
Hull City Council reminds families not to send children to school if they have coronavirus symptoms
Hull City Council is urging families not to send children into school or college if anyone in the household has Coronavirus symptoms.
If a parent or child has symptoms, the … More
The Big Ask: children and young people in Hull asked what they need to live happier lives
Children and young people in Hull have the chance to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, as The Big … More
More Hull children offered first choice of primary school
More than 3000 children will take up their places at one of the city’s 71 primary schools this September.
Today, primary school place allocations were today sent out to Hull … More
Summer event to shine light on Hull’s creativity
A three-day event will take place in Hull this summer celebrating the city’s creativity and culture.
Creative Hull, from Absolutely Cultured, will see installations and performances taking place all over … More
Families encouraged to take up free nursery places
Hull City Council is encouraging parents of pre-school children to take up their child’s free nursery place.
All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free … More
Dedicated base for children with autism inspires awareness-raising project
The team behind one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for children with autism is raising awareness of the condition among pupils and its workforce.
The new £8.2 million Broadacre Primary … More
More than 30,000 Hull pupils in school each day for face-to-face learning
As children complete their third week back at school, Helen Christmas, Hull’s public health lead for children and families reflects on their return.
Helen said: “We always knew the return … More
Easter holidays health boost for city’s children
Thousands of families in Hull will benefit from Easter Healthy Holidays packs – full of healthy meal and activity ideas, plus items to encourage healthy play over the school holidays.… More
Families most in need to benefit from additional food and fuel support
The Winter Grant Scheme has been extended meaning that households in Hull that are most in need will benefit from further food and fuel support.
Families in Hull that live … More
Two secondary schools given go-ahead for expansion
Boulevard Academy and Malet Lambert expansion plans have been given the go-ahead, by the Regional Schools Commission and the Department for Education.
Proposals to expand the city’s secondary schools were … More
Free reading resources for families of pre-school children
Hull City Council is encouraging families to read to their pre-school children to help them be prepared for school, with a range of free resources available.
It is never too … More
Rapid lateral flow testing kits now available for families
Free Covid-19 home testing kits are available to all families and households with early years, primary, secondary school and college-aged children and young people, including childcare and support bubbles, as … More
Every child in Hull to be connected and stay connected
Hull City Council’s ambition that every child in the city is connected has moved a big step forward as local food company Cranswick donates 1156 laptops to children in the … More
Schools in Hull prepare for full re-opening
Primary schools, secondary schools, special schools and colleges will open to all pupils from Monday 8 March.
Primary school pupils will all return on Monday 8 March, and secondary and … More
Join Hull Libraries and special guests for free online half term fun
Families are invited to join Hull Libraries and their special guests in a range of activities to enjoy from the comfort of home this half term.
Learn new skills and … More
Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open
Hundreds of talented young artists will be showcased this weekend at the Ferens Junior Open.
The annual Junior Open, taking place online for the first time, launches on Friday 12 … More
Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown
Hull Museums and the Ferens Art Gallery have teamed up with a local artist to create a free family activity booklet packed with fun and exciting crafts and activities to … More
HeadStart Hull encourages young people to access support during children’s mental health week
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and HeadStart Hull is using the week to highlight the resources and support available to children and young people in Hull.
Gail Teasdale, … More
Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night
Young wizards, witches and muggles all invited to a magical Harry Potter Night tomorrow (Thursday 4 February).
The Hull Libraries team has been working hard to bring the magic of … More
New care home set to provide ‘vibrant accommodation’ for children in Hull
Hull City Council increases the number of care homes for local children, as a new build care home in East Hull is completed.
Over the last year the number of … More
Shortlist for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021 announced
The shortlist for the 14th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award has been announced.
This year’s shortlist features ten varied titles, from fantasy to realism, featuring books that respond to … More
Free school meal vouchers will continue over February half term
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will receive food vouchers worth £15 over the February half term week.
During term time all children eligible … More
Young artists invited to showcase talents in Ferens Art Gallery’s Junior Open
The Ferens Junior Open exhibition, an annual highlight of the Ferens calendar, will take place, not once, but twice this year.
The exhibition, which traditionally takes place towards the end … More
Hull’s Strength to Change programme wins top accreditation
Hull’s Strength to Change programme which works with perpetrators of domestic violence has received top accreditation.
The programme supports men to find the strength to stop domestic violence by giving … More
Start something new in 2021 with Hull Training and Adult Education
Hull Training and Adult Education have a range of online, free and low cost courses on offer.
During last year’s lockdown many people turned to online learning as a way … More
Hull Libraries support thousands of people through Covid-19 pandemic with ebooks, audiobooks and virtual events
When Hull’s 12 library branches were forced to close in March as part of the national lockdown, Hull Libraries remained open online and saw a surge in requests for digital … More
How Hull schools will operate following Government announcement
Hull schools will be open for vulnerable children and key worker children only, following the Government’s announcement that schools across the country will close to help prevent the spread of … More
Hull children will get Christmas presents thanks to £700 churches donation
Hull City Council’s Leisure & Family Support Service (LAFSS) has been given £700 by St Marys and St Pauls Churches in Hull.
Parishioners, along with members of Blokes United, a … More
East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light
Visitors to East Park will be able to explore it in a completely different way, thanks to a new free app.
Love Exploring takes in the history and ecology of … More
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