Children and families

View article Working in partnership helps bring social supermarket to Bransholme

Working in partnership helps bring social supermarket to Bransholme

An award-winning enterprise known as the UK’s first social supermarket is to open in Hull. Community Shop will open in December within North Bransholme Community Centre, as part of Hull City Council’s work with community centres across the city to address the need for investment and enhance the visibility of what they can offer. Community […]

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View article Hull Member of Youth Parliament represents the city in Westminster debate

Hull Member of Youth Parliament represents the city in Westminster debate

A Member of Youth Parliament – Emperor-David Ikechukwu – made the trip up to Westminster on Thursday 6 November, where he met with other members for the UK Youth Parliament’s annual debate. More than 300 elected young members, aged between 11 and 18, discussed crucial current issues for young people, including housing, health, employment, crime […]

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View article Hull Public Health lead: Now is the time to get your winter vaccines

Hull Public Health lead: Now is the time to get your winter vaccines

As the weather turns colder and flu and other winter viruses thrive, Hull City Council’s Public Health lead is urging everyone eligible to get their winter vaccinations. For the first time, two- and three-year-olds are eligible for a free flu vaccine. They join all school-age children from reception to Year 11. All those who qualify […]

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View article Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education

Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education

Families in Hull can get into the Christmas spirit with a series of free festive fun events courtesy of Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE). On Saturday 6 December, step into the magical world of Narnia at Aslan’s Winter Narnia Extravaganza, taking place at The Freedom Centre on Preston Road. Visitors will journey through enchanting, […]

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View article Hull City Council and East Riding Council host Apprenticeship Expo 2025

Hull City Council and East Riding Council host Apprenticeship Expo 2025

Hull City Council is teaming up with East Riding Council to host a large-scale apprenticeship event. Members of the public are invited to attend the Hull & East Riding Apprenticeship Expo 2025 on Wednesday 19 November from 3.45pm-6pm at Bishop Burton College’s Equine Centre*. More than 50 exhibitors will attend, including apprenticeship employers, colleges, Independent […]

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View article Hull City Council seeks to understand the oral health of home-educated children with survey

Hull City Council seeks to understand the oral health of home-educated children with survey

Hull City Council’s Public Health team is keen to understand the oral health of children who are educated at home. Due to a lack of national and local data, Public Health would like to hear the challenges and problems you may have encountered in relation to oral and dental health for your child or children. […]

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View article Hull Young Voices Influencing Care celebrate recognition at Amplify 2025

Hull Young Voices Influencing Care celebrate recognition at Amplify 2025

Young people from Hull’s Young Voices Influencing Care (YVIC) group recently celebrated their nomination for the Campaign Award at A National Voice’s (ANV) Amplify 2025 event, held in London on Friday 31 October. ANV, which is the Children in Care Council for England, hosts the Amplify event annually, to bring together groups across the country […]

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View article Hull Family Hubs launch new ‘Togetherness’ model to strengthen support for families

Hull Family Hubs launch new ‘Togetherness’ model to strengthen support for families

For many years, Hull City Council has used the Solihull Approach as a framework for supporting emotional health and wellbeing for families, and improving relationships between children, young people and their cares. Now, Hull Family Hubs are entering a new era, as the Solihull Approach becomes known as Togetherness. The change marks a significant step […]

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View article Hull gardener recognised by Friends of the Earth for work with Bransholme youth garden project

Hull gardener recognised by Friends of the Earth for work with Bransholme youth garden project

A gardener in Hull has been acknowledged for his work at Astra Youth Centre in Bransholme, where young people are connecting with nature, developing new skills, and improving their wellbeing through the centre’s innovative gardening project. Jon Pearson was presented with the prestigious Earthmovers Award at Friends of the Earth’s Yorkshire Summer Action Gathering. The […]

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View article Free school meals auto-enrolment pilot helps hundreds of Hull pupils

Free school meals auto-enrolment pilot helps hundreds of Hull pupils

A Hull City Council pilot scheme to automatically identify and register eligible children for free school meals has helped ensure 750 additional pupils are now receiving the support they are entitled to. The auto-enrolment pilot, launched earlier this year, was designed to make it easier for families to access free school meals without the need for a separate application. […]

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View article Hull community centre adds Warm Space to expanding provision

Hull community centre adds Warm Space to expanding provision

Impressive new signage has been installed at a popular Hull community centre, which has plans to further expand the activities it offers to local people – including providing a Warm Space. The Maurice Rawling Community Centre has grown what it can offer in the past 12 months, including new groups using the venue. Cheerleading and […]

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