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
Hull Youth Justice Service rated ‘Good’ with ‘outstanding’ elements 16th September 2021 Hull Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. Seven inspectors spent a week with the team and partners in Hull and found that the quality of work done with children sentenced through the courts, and those supported via out of court disposals, had […] Read more Children and families News children's servicesCouncillor Shane McMurrayHM Inspectorate of ProbationHull Youth Justice Service
Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect 1st September 2021 Schools start back next week for the new school year, and the Hull Learning Partnership wants to ensure families know what to expect upon return. Many national Covid restrictions have been relaxed, however in Hull, colleges and Academy Trusts continue to work with public health to ensure they continue to do all they can to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipHull Schools
Hull Fair given green light 20th August 2021 Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will take place Friday 8 – Saturday 16 October (excluding Sunday 10 October). The fair was cancelled in 2020 for the first time in decades, due to the global pandemic. Now, with all Coronavirus restrictions, including those on large gatherings, removed […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on
Freedom Festival is back! 17th August 2021 Freedom Festival returns this weekend with an extended 16-day programme. The Festival, back for its 14th year, will take place in galleries, museums, theatres, empty shops and public spaces across Hull, presenting an exciting programme of music, performance, visual arts and talks including a number of special commissions and events. This year’s festival, which will […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Councillor Rosemary PantelakisFreedom FestivalFreedom Festival 2021Hull artsHull culture
Hull shortlisted for Innovation in Children’s Services award 6th August 2021 Hull City Council’s Children’s homes have been shortlisted in this year’s MJ awards for Innovation in Children’s Services. The council’s vision is to have high quality nurturing children’s homes embedded in local communities. The number of smaller children’s homes has doubled over the last two years, to enable the most vulnerable children to be supported […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayInnovation in Children's ServicesMJ awards
