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
Thousands of families supported for food and fuel through Household Support Fund 16th December 2021 Residents have until noon on Friday 17 December to apply for the Household Support scheme, which supports low income families with food and fuel costs this winter. Hull City Council was allocated just over £3million from the Government’s Household Support Fund, to help low income household with essential food and fuel. Over 21,000 families have […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Free school mealsHousehold Support Fund
Major investment in Hull schools sees two further schemes begin 13th December 2021 Two more school expansion projects are to begin in Hull, as part of £50million investment into the city’s schools to increase pupil places, choice and provide outstanding learning environments for children. Malet Lambert and Sirius Academy North will both see expansion works begin in early January, which will increase the number of places at each […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Boulevard AcademyBroadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayFrederick Holmes Special SchoolHull Esteem ConsortiumKelvin Hall AcademyKingswood AcademyMalet LambertNewington PrimarySEN provisionSirius Academy NorthSt. Mary's AcademyTeaching School Hub
Safer Schools app launches in Hull to help keep pupils safe on-line 13th December 2021 Schools and colleges across Hull have begun using the Safer Schools app to help keep pupils safe on-line. The app, created by INEQE Safeguarding Group and insurer Zurich Municipal, offers vital safeguarding information, advice and guidance for teachers, parents, carers and pupils by providing school communities with up-to-date safeguarding information. It provides resources, training and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipsafeguardingSafer Schools app
Local businesses step up to help Hull children 30th November 2021 Local businesses have stepped forward with donations to help ensure every Hull pupil, aged eight to 16, has access to a laptop. Several businesses have made financial contributions and donated laptops following a plea from Hull City Council asking local businesses if they could help bridge the digital divide. Allenby Commercial, Hull Esteem Consortium and […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayEvery child connectedLaptopsLearning and skills
Transition to work programme for young people with learning disabilities launches in Hull 29th November 2021 A new life-changing transition to employment programme for young people with learning disabilities and autism has just launched in Hull and East Riding. Hull City Council is a part of a partnership, along with the City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP), Wilberforce Sixth Form College, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, involved in this pioneering […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayDFN Project SEARCH
Schools and colleges across Hull mark White Ribbon Day 26th November 2021 Schools and colleges across the city marked White Ribbon Day and International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Thursday 25 November saw primary and secondary schools take part in a variety of activities and discussions, and children pledged the White Ribbon promise. Mary Meredith, Assistant Director for learning and skills said: ‘I am […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Hull SchoolsInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenWhite Ribbon Day
Hull City Council support service celebrates Children in Need T-shirt designer 17th November 2021 An inclusive celebration for young people with special educational needs and disabilities will take place this Friday in aid of Children in Need, with special recognition for one of the designers of this year’s official T-shirt. Tristan Sole, 14, from Hull, had his design chosen out of many applicants to represent the ‘England’ Pudsey, on […] Read more Children and families News Children In NeedCllr Lynn PetriniLAFFSLord Mayor
