New Local Offer website to support children and young people with SEND 21st February 2022 The new look Hull Local Offer website launches today (Monday 21 February). The website is for people aged 0-25 with a special educational need and/or disability, their parents, carers and professionals who work with them. Councillor Shane McMurray, portfolio holder for children’s services said: “A SEND Listening Event was held in early 2021, and one […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning Health and Social Care News CoproductionCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Local OfferSEND
First tour of new-build Broadacre Primary School 10th February 2022 The first tour of new £8.2million Broadacre primary school has today been held ahead of pupils moving in this spring. The completion of the school provides an additional 210 places to that of the old building, bringing capacity up to 630 pupil places. It incorporates a 10-place purpose-built space for children with Autistic Spectrum Condition, as […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Esteem ConsortiumSewell Construction
Covid is increasing in schools 28th January 2022 In Hull, as across the country, whilst Covid in adults is declining, the rate amongst children and young people continues to increase. Schools continue to work hard to balance education with adopting measures to prevent the spread of Covid within schools. Helen Christmas, Public Health lead for children and families said: “Inevitably, the increasing number […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull SchoolsLFTs
Thousands of children across Hull benefit from learning music 24th January 2022 The Hull Music Service has taught almost 5,000 school age children, on a weekly basis, over the last year. 4,807 pupils, 11.7 percent of Hull’s pupils, have taken part in regular group or individual lessons, or have been a part of whole class ensemble tuition during 2021. Children from Orchard Park account for the highest […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Albemarle Music CentreCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Music Service
Innovative approach to children’s homes improves outcomes for children 20th January 2022 Hull City Council made a commitment to caring for looked after children in local, home environments within a community setting, to contribute to better outcomes for those children and young people. Investment was made into buying or building smaller homes in communities, to be able to home children in the city rather than in costly […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Children's homeschildren's social careCouncillor Shane McMurray
Young people can now vote in the UK Youth Parliament elections in schools and youth groups 17th January 2022 Young people are being encouraged to vote in the UK Youth Parliament elections, as schools and youth groups become polling stations for the first time. Previously the UK Youth Parliament representatives have been elected at Hull Young People’s Parliament, but now with voting taking place in schools and youth groups it will enable more young […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Hull Young Peoples’ VoiceUK Youth Parliament
Ofsted reports improvements in services for children in care 14th January 2022 Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on children in care. Inspectors visited Hull on 18th and 19th November which followed a previous two-day monitoring visit in June, which reported improvements in services for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan. A full […] Read more Children and families News children's serviceschildren's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayLooked after childrenOfsted
86 percent of Hull’s schools are Good or Outstanding 11th January 2022 86 percent of Hull’s schools have been assessed as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. This is four percent above the latest regional average published by Ofsted. Hull has 71 primary schools, 13 secondary schools, 6 special schools and 7 alternative providers. Ofsted has assessed 83 of 97 schools as Good or Outstanding. Councillor Shane McMurray, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Academy TrustsCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipLearning and skillsOfsted
James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards 2022 shortlist announced 7th January 2022 Favourites from the world of children’s literature have been announced as part of the shortlist for the 15th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award. The awards, aimed at fostering a love of reading by introducing young people to new writers and titles they might not normally pick-up, sees the addition of a new picture book […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonJames Reckitt Hull Children’s Book AwardJames Reckitt Library Trust
Families encouraged to take up free nursery places 5th January 2022 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 early education a week, and most working families will be eligible for 30 hours per week. The free early education can be at Ofsted registered nurseries, nurseries […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News 30 hours free childcareChildcareChildren and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayEarly educationEarly yearsFamily Information Service
New free healthy weight scheme launches 29th December 2021 A free support service focussing on nutrition and activity is now available for people in Hull. Healthy Hull provides comprehensive support for adults who want to eat well, move more and feel better. The 26-week programme promises to help people change their relationship with food, exercise more and maintain a healthy weight. Commissioning and Service […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care Public Health
Free swimming and activity camps for kids over Christmas 17th December 2021 Free junior swimming and holiday camps are now available during the Christmas holidays, as part of Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme. The scheme, which is organised by Hull Culture and Leisure and funded by the Department for Education Holiday Activity and Food programme, will provide activities from Monday 20 until Thursday 23 December. 24 sessions will […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on campschildrenCllr Hester BridgesCllr Marjorie BrabazondancefreeHealthy Holidayssportswimming
