Thousands of families enjoy Healthy Holidays Hull events 20th October 2021 Thousands of young people and families in Hull have benefited from free activities and food this summer, through the Healthy Holidays Hull programme. Across the summer holidays, 26 July to 7 September, the programme delivered sports, dance, music, crafts, performances and a variety of fun, free activities in locations right across the city. Over 21,000 […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Shane McMurrayHealthy Holidays Hull
Animated films feature life stories of people who have had their lives changed by adoption 18th October 2021 Today marks the launch of National Adoption Week 2021, which aims to educate and inform people on the process of modern adoption today, with a rounded, honest, and inclusive portrayal of the journey. Showcasing the highs and lows and champion all the voices involved in the process that are often less heard. These include adopted […] Read more Children and families News National Adoption Week 2021
Hull social worker shortlisted in Social Worker of the Year Awards 11th October 2021 Hull social worker, Anna O’Brien, has been shortlisted for Newly Qualified Social Worker of the Year. Anna has had an abundance of positive feedback from families she has worked with and has been described as going above and beyond by her senior managers, as well as being praised by an Ofsted inspector. Anna joined Hull […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurraySocial worker of the year awards
Award-winning author to judge national children’s writing competition 7th October 2021 Award-winning War Horse author Michael Morpurgo will judge a children’s creative writing competition as part of Yorkshire Festival of Story (YFOS 21), an online event happening next month. Children from across the UK are challenged to write a 750-word fairy tale that features a tree or trees. Open to children aged 7-11, the Children’s Fairy […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Children’s Fairy Tale CompetitionHull Culture and LeisureMichael MorpurgoSettle StoriesYorkshire Festival of Story
Families get cooking with free video series 4th October 2021 A series of free videos helping Hull families to cook simple, healthy recipes together is now available online, released by Hull City Council. The videos feature simple and easy-to-follow recipes, presented by local families to encourage others to get cooking with their little ones. The short cooking demonstration videos include affordable recipes and have been […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesCllr McMurrayfamily activitiesfamily activityHealthy HolidaysHealthy Lifestyles Team
Middle Child return to Humber Street for 2021 panto 30th September 2021 Award-winning Hull theatre company Middle Child are celebrating their 10th panto anniversary this Christmas with a return to their spiritual home on Humber Street. Middle Child’s Rapunz’ull, a take on the classic fairy tale, will run at Social from 16-24 December. The company first performed an alternative panto at Social’s predecessor, Fruit, in 2011 and […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Hull ChristmasHumber StreetMiddle ChildMiddle Child pantoSocial
Coproduction champions sought to develop SEND services in Hull 30th September 2021 Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, is looking for SEND coproduction champions to help shape how services are delivered for children and young people with SEND. Following consultation with families, children and professionals about the needs of children with SEND, a new SEND strategy (2021 – 2024) has been launched and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News CoproductionCoproduction charterCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Parent and Carer ForumSENDSEND strategy 2021-2024
The countdown to Hull Fair has begun! 23rd September 2021 There are less than three weeks until Hull Fair begins. The earliest stages of set-up have already begun, and it will not be long before Showmen and women begin arriving in the city. The usual rides – and maybe some new ones, as well as stalls, smells, sights, and sounds, will be in the city […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News CoronavirusEventsHull Fairhull fair 2021restrictions
The Big Answer; survey captures the voice of the young generation 23rd September 2021 Children and young people in Hull, and across the country, were asked to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, in The Big Ask. The Big Ask was the largest ever national survey of children in England, driven by the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleThe Big AnswerThe Big Ask
Apply now for a secondary school place for September 2022 21st September 2021 Parents and carers of Year 6 pupils have until 31 October to apply for a mainstream secondary school place for their child for September 2022. Families that live in Hull should apply to Hull City Council with their secondary school preferences, even if the school is not in Hull. Secondary schools which admit pupils into […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Secondary school places
Families with children aged four and under can apply for the Healthy Start scheme 21st September 2021 Parents and carers of young children may be entitled to receive help through the Healthy Start scheme. Healthy Start provides up to £24.80 a month per child under the age of one, and £12.40 per child aged between one and four years. The scheme is currently moving from voucher to a prepaid card scheme, which […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayHealthy Start
Back to school wellbeing boost for pupils and teachers 17th September 2021 Pupils and teachers in Hull have returned to full-time education better equipped to deal with the impacts of Covid thanks to a programme which has been designed to boost emotional wellbeing and mental health support in schools and colleges. Working in partnership with Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHeadStart HullHow are you feeling?Mental Health
