Why Do Children Need Foster Families? 25th January 2023 Every child's journey into foster care is unique and deeply personal and there are many reasons why families can not stay living together. A number of councils have contributed towards this short video explaining on brother and sisters experienc Read more Children and families Hull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
Hull Fostering Top 10 Promise 24th January 2023 Having this Top 10 Promise is one of the many ways Hull Fostering promise to keep our children in care and our carers at the heart of all we do. Read more Children and families Hull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
Thank You Janet and Clive 24th January 2023 Janet and Clive are now in their 40th year of fostering children in Hull and can remember the name of all the 40 children and young people they have ever looked after. Read more Children and families Hull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
Offering the Best Start in Life 13th January 2023 Superstition surrounding Friday 13th means that many people regard today as unlucky, so learning Hull’s children’s services Ofsted report would be released today, Friday 13th January, it was not unreasonable to think this was a sign of bad news coming our way. However, we did not need to worry, thanks to the significant changes Hull’s children’s services have made in the last three years our latest Ofsted inspection found the service is no longer Inadequate. Read more Children and families Children Social ServicesFosteringHull Fostering: Latest News and UpdatesOfsted
Significant step forward for children’s services in Hull 13th January 2023 Hull’s children’s services mark a significant milestone after the latest full Ofsted inspection found the service is no longer Inadequate. During a two-week inspection in November, inspectors found that the council provides ‘good’ services for children in care and has given an overall judgement of Requires Improvement. The previous full inspection, in 2019, assessed the […] Read more Children and families News children's serviceschildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockMatt JukesOfstedPauline TurnerSocial Work Academy
Families urged to follow simple steps to reduce spread of illness in Hull schools 3rd January 2023 Schools in Hull are looking forward to welcoming pupils back this week. With flu, Covid and scarlet fever circulating, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding people to follow simple steps to minimise the spread of illness. Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief medical Adviser at UKHSA, said: “It’s important to minimise the spread of infection […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Hull Schools
5 things in Hull to look forward to in 2023 29th December 2022 As another year ends, it’s time to look ahead and see what Hull has in store for the new year. Here’s a selection of things in Hull to look forward to in 2023: Live events in Hull Every week, the city is alive with music, comedy and much more. Hull is blessed with plenty of […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Museums News Sport Theatre What's on Ferens Art GalleryFreedom FestivalHealthy HolidaysHull CityHull City AFCHull FairHull FCHull KRHull MaritimeHumber Street SeshMuseums QuarterWhat's On Hull
Looking After Yourself at Christmas 15th December 2022 Although we have a lot to look forward to, Christmas this year is going to be tough for many of us. We might be worried about money, missing people who aren’t around, lonely or dealing with some really difficult situations. For some children in Hull this will be their first Christmas in foster care. We […] Read more Children and families Hull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
Free and low-cost family friendly activities this Christmas holidays 14th December 2022 With the Christmas holidays almost upon us, keeping the kids entertained for two-and-a-half weeks isn’t always easy. Add in the fact that days can be expensive and that the nation is in the middle of a cost of living crisis, it could make life difficult for some families. To help ease those worries, Hull City […] Read more Children and families Christmas Health and Social Care Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Children and familiesChristmas 2022free event
Strep A: What is it and what to look out for as a parent 9th December 2022 Parents are being urged to be alert for the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections. GAS is a common bacteria which can live harmlessly in our throats and on our skin. Sometimes it can cause mild illnesses like sore throats, occasionally more serious illnesses like scarlet fever and, albeit rarely, very serious diseases such […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News james crickscarlet feverstrep A
Hull primary school children’s once-in-lifetime London experience 9th December 2022 Cloud services provider Giacom has given primary school children from Hull an unforgettable experience in London. Giacom is a Gold sponsor of Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University, which aims to build the confidence, self-esteem and aspirations of youngsters living in areas of high deprivation by providing them with a diverse range of experiences […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News GiacomHull and East Yorkshire Children’s UniversityPaisley Primary School
Kind people of Hull donate Christmas jumpers to help local families 7th December 2022 Kind-hearted people in Hull have been donating Christmas jumpers to help local families after an appeal by Hull City Council. The council launched its annual appeal in October, asking people to donate their unwanted jumpers in time for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, which takes place tomorrow (Thursday 8 December). Since the start of […] Read more Children and families Christmas News Waste Christmas 2022Keep Britain TidyLove Your Street
