Major milestone celebrated at new Broadacre Primary School development 1st July 2021 The new £8.2m Broadacre Primary School building has reached its half-way point. A ‘topping out’ ceremony took place to celebrate the build reaching its highest point. Staff and pupils from the school were joined by Hull City Council’s Portfolio Holder, Councillor Shane McMurray and Humber Education Trust’s CEO, Rachel Wilkes. A special guest appearance was […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayEsteem
More Hull pupils to benefit from access to a laptop and Council calls on local businesses to help 28th June 2021 Many more school pupils in Hull will reap the benefits of having access to their own laptops, as Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today agreed to fund an additional 1,000 laptops through £250,000 from the Outbreak Management Fund. The devices will be provided to schools and Academy Trusts in Hull, who will loan them to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Covid Grant FundingCranswickHull Learning PartnershipLaptops
Portfolio Holder and Director of Children’s Services highlight support to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation 25th June 2021 Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, Councillor Shane McMurray, and Hull City Council’s Director of Children’s Services, Pauline Turner, outline the dedicated work taking place to help safeguard children and young people at risk of exploitation or abuse beyond the family network, and the support available for children, young people, families and communities. In response to […] Read more Children and families News children's servicesCouncillor Shane McMurrayExploitedMissingTrafficked (VEMT) teamVulnerable
Giant birds, Victorian stilt-walkers and booming brass bands heading to Hull’s streets 25th June 2021 Street theatre, performances and live music will take place in Hull next week as part of an exciting programme celebrating the city’s rich history. Giant birds, mermaids, brass bands, Victorian stilt-walkers and a contraption powered by Brussel sprouts will all be appearing across Hull’s streets in July. Hull City Council has commissioned events company Continental […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Hull artsHull cultureHull History HuntersStreet performanceStreet theatre
Teachers thanked by the Prime Minister for going above and beyond during the pandemic 11th June 2021 Two teachers from Hull secondary school, The Marvell College, have been thanked by the Prime Minister for going above and beyond in their work during the pandemic. Paul Martin, Assistant Headteacher and Dean Reacher, teacher of PE and Head of Year 11, were nominated by Headteacher Jake Capper for their work in ensuring pupils received […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayThe Marvell College
Make a splash this summer in Hull 8th June 2021 Families will be able to take advantage of the sunshine this summer as free paddling pools and water play areas open across Hull’s parks. A number of water play areas in the city will soon open for the summer season, with Alderman Kneeshaw and West Park scheduled for Monday 21 June, subject to Covid restrictions […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rosie Nicolapaddling poolsPlaysplashsummerwater play
Tickets go on sale for The Big Malarkey Festival 2021 2nd June 2021 From the best-selling author of the much-loved classic, Madame Doubtfire, to discovering the joys of new authors, The Big Malarkey Festival returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June with a programme centred around playfulness, discovery and simple joys of connecting with nature. Hosted by Hull Libraries, The Big Malarkey aims to bring a sense […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonThe Big Malarkey Festival
Newington Primary expansion works begin 24th May 2021 Works to expand Newington Primary Academy have begun today. A two-classroom modular unit and a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) is being built to enable the school to increase the intake of pupils. The school currently has a capacity of 350 pupils, and this will increase to 420 once the additional classrooms have been built. The […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayNewington Primary AcademySchools investment
Hull City Council seeks the next Young Mayor 14th May 2021 Young people in Hull are being invited to apply to become the city’s next Young Mayor. The role, currently held by Gabriela Surdyk, acts as an ambassador for Hull’s young people, supporting the Lord Mayor and attending the Hull Young People’s Parliament. The one-year post will also take a public and media role, attending events and […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Voice and InfluenceYoung MayorYoung People's Parliament
Follow the White Rabbit and discover Hull’s Old Town wonderland 14th May 2021 The history of Hull’s magical Whitefriargate and Old Town area will be celebrated with a new trail inspired by the White Rabbit from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Carroll’s family had a strong connection with Hull, with his mother being raised in the city. The trail will visit locations in the Old Town that […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLewis CarrollVisit HullWhite Rabbit Trail
Hull mums share experiences of having babies during pandemic 19th April 2021 Mums in Hull have been sharing their experiences of having a baby during the pandemic as part of a new campaign from Hull City Council that encourages women to connect with other mums to support their mental health and wellbeing. Pregnant women have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus lockdown, with isolation and reduced access […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News Public Health Us MumsUs Mums Need
Hull City Council reminds families not to send children to school if they have coronavirus symptoms 19th April 2021 Hull City Council is urging families not to send children into school or college if anyone in the household has Coronavirus symptoms. If a parent or child has symptoms, the whole household should isolate and a PCR test should be booked for the person with symptoms. The symptoms are – a high temperature a new, […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Learning Partnership
