Staff to run, walk and cycle for children and families
People working in Hull City Council’s children, young people and family service’s West Early Help team are raising money for charity Bundles of Joy, which will benefit children and … More
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‘I can’t express enough pride in these bright young people’
A walk-by food hub has been launched to help Hull’s young care leavers who may need food and supplies during the coronavirus outbreak. Mark Jones, Hull City Council’s Director of … More
Hull’s new Young Mayor appointment postponed
The new appointment to the role of Hull’s Young Mayor is to be postponed.
The city’s current Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, was elected last May and was due to be … More
Hull pupils pledge to never stay silent on abuse
Thousands of children in Hull will promise “never to commit, excuse, or stay silent about abuse or bullying” starting today.
To mark White Ribbon Day, pupils at Green Way … More
Hull primary school places allocated for September
Families across the city have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September.
In Hull, 97.7 per cent of parents have received one of their preferred schools, with 93.3 … More
Chocolate eggs bring Easter cheer to city’s most vulnerable residents
Hundreds of Easter eggs are being delivered to vulnerable residents across the city in a bid to bring some Easter cheer.
More than 800 chocolate eggs have been handed out … More
Support and information available as domestic abuse escalates
COVID-19 may have a significant impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse, and those affected are urged to consider their safety and know that support remains available.… More
Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull
Stories are being posted online to help keep children entertained and their imaginations active.
The partnership between Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and Groundwork is delivering children’s literature directly … More
Coronavirus: Early years childcare advice for key workers
Hull City Council’s Family Information Service (FIS) is providing advice to key workers and families with vulnerable children about childcare options in Hull.
The service is in daily contact with … More
Coronavirus: Schools in Hull to remain open across Easter
Schools across Hull will remain open for children who need to attend across Easter during the coronavirus outbreak.
Schools will remain open to children of key workers and for vulnerable … More
Hull Music Service launches Sing for Hull
Hull Music Service is inviting everyone in the city to Sing for Hull.
The project will see a performance of a well-known song posted on the Hull Music Service YouTube … More
Coronavirus: Web chat launched to help domestic abuse victims in isolation
How Are You Feeling?: Website launched to support Hull’s young people
Young people, parents and carers in Hull who are looking for extra support or advice are being urged to visit a new website.
How Are You Feeling? has been developed … More
Coronavirus: Children’s centres in Hull to continue supporting families
Children’s centres in Hull are to remain open for support and advice for families.
Support will be available from Monday to Friday at the centres, by calling or through each … More
Coronavirus: Eligible children will continue to receive free school meals
Free school meals provision for those that are eligible will continue across Hull schools.
For the next two weeks initially, primary school children will continue to receive meals through pick … More
Coronavirus: Children supported across Hull as schools restrict attendance
Schools across the country will restrict attendance from Friday, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The government has announced that schools will remain closed until further notice, except to the … More
Child exploitation awareness campaign to start in Hull
A push to raise awareness of child exploitation is taking place in Hull and the East Riding
Hull Safeguarding Partnership, East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership and the British Transport Police … More
Commissioner for children’s social care and SEND provision appointed for Hull
The Department for Education has appointed a commissioner for children’s social care and SEND provision within the city.
This follows a full inspection of Children, Young People and Family Services … More
Plan launched to deliver best outcomes for children and families
A plan to ensure Hull is an inspiring, healthy and safe city for children and young people to learn, play, work and live has been launched.
The city’s Children, Young … More
LGBT+ community urged to learn more about adoption
Members of the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities in Hull are being invited to find out about adopting a child.
The push is part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering … More
Give views on provision for special educational needs or disabilities in Hull
Families who have children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) are being asked for their views on provision in the city.
Families, carers and professionals who work with children … More
Budget 2020/21: 10 things you need to know
The budget statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, has been approved for 2020/21.
The budget, approved at a meeting of Full Council today, includes changes in … More
Parents in Hull asked to help shape family wellbeing
Parents are being asked to help shape the future of family wellbeing in Hull.
People with children aged from three to 18 are being invited to take part in a … More
Why pupils should aim to attend school every day
A campaign to encourage pupils to aim for 100 per cent school attendance has been launched in Hull.
Headteachers from the city’s primary and secondary schools have launched the Every … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
With half-term coming to an end, here’s a list of weekend offerings that are bound to keep adults and children alike entertained.
Immerse yourself in the world of fairy tales … More
Thank you scheme for breastfeeding mums
Breastfeeding mums will be recognised in a new project aiming to normalise feeding in public and support the women who do it.
Health and children’s services in Hull and East … More
Hull one of five cities to host exclusive CBeebies event
Hull has been named as one of the only Northern cities to host a new CBeebies event this summer.
Hull and York join four London and Surrey locations announced so … More
Brave brothers give domestic abuse warning after murder of mother and sister
Two brothers have today given a moving account of the murder of their mother and sister, by their father.
Speaking at the Hull Domestic Abuse Conference today, Luke and Ryan … More
Hundreds learn how they can help to prevent domestic abuse in Hull
A domestic abuse conference in Hull is helping to show people from a diverse range of professions how they can be instrumental in early support and prevention for people they … More
National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches
It’s National Storytelling Week and there’s a host of things happening in Hull.
Phil Earle, author of popular children’s books Superhero Street and Demolition Dad, is embarking on a storytelling … More
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