£732K to provide safe housing and support for domestic abuse survivors 28th October 2021 Grant funding awarded to Hull City Council will provide specialist safe accommodation and support to survivors of domestic abuse. The money was allocated under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. This is national legislation designed to raise awareness, strengthen support and improve the effectiveness of the justice system. In Hull, it will be used to deliver […] Read more Children and families News Public Health
New Assistant Director for Learning and Skills in Hull announced 21st October 2021 Hull City Council has appointed Mary Meredith as the new permanent Assistant Director for Learning and Skills. Mary will take over from interim Assistant Director Jo Moxon, who has led the education team for the past two and a half years. As recognised by Ofsted in a recent report, Jo has transformed the Local Authority’s […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Academy Trustschildren's servicesHull Learning Partnership
Tales of a Maritime City 20th October 2021 A treasure trove of seafaring culture will take place across Hull as Maritime Tales Week returns to the city for this October half term. A packed programme of events celebrating Hull’s rich maritime heritage will run from 23 to 30 October. The city’s significant seafaring history will be brought to life with a varied programme […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Hull Maritime ProjectMaritime Tales Week
Children receiving free school meals to be given a £15 voucher for October half term 20th October 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given a £15 voucher for this October half term. Around 12,500 families currently receive free school meals in Hull. These families will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice, and vouchers for […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayFree school mealsHull Learning Partnership
Get spooky this Halloween with free digital trails 20th October 2021 Dancing skeletons and ghosts will be ready to entertain in Hull parks and the city centre as the Love Exploring augmented reality app gets a spooky makeover this Halloween. Available now until Monday 8 November, the usual dinosaur safari will be temporarily joined with the ghoulish-themed trail, complete with characters ready to boogie. Councillor Marjorie […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on City centreCllr Marjorie Brabazonfamily activityfreeHalloweenParkstrails
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
