Image source, © Kevin Ladden 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 […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on 20th anniversaryCllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryYoung Artist Open
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 […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careChildren and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockHumber Social Work Teaching PartnershipSocial caresocial workSocial Work Academysocial work week
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 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEarly help teamHull Young Carers ProjectNHSUniversity of Hullyoung carersYouth centres
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 […] Read more Children and families News adoptionChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleLGBT+One Adoption North and Humber
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, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News childrenChildren and familieschildren's servicesCouncillor Linda TockEducationHull SchoolsOfstedSecondary Schools
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 […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull Fostering
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 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockCQCEducationHull Local OfferHull Parent Carer ForumHull SEND strategyHumber and North Yorkshire ICBOfstedSEND
Image source, Creative Voice Dance 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 […] Read more Children and families Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on Arts DevelopmentCreative VoiceHull New TheatreRuth Drake
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 […] Read more Children and families Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Burton Constable HallConnexin Live HullHerd TheatreHull JanuaryHull Record FairHull Truck TheatreLOL Comedy ClubWhat's On Hull
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
