The Big Ask: children and young people in Hull asked what they need to live happier lives 19th April 2021 Children and young people in Hull have the chance to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, as The Big Ask launches. The Big Ask is the largest ever national survey of children in England, driven by the new Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Education and Learning News The Big Ask
More Hull children offered first choice of primary school 16th April 2021 More than 3000 children will take up their places at one of the city’s 71 primary schools this September. Today, primary school place allocations were today sent out to Hull parents for children starting school in September. This year just over 98 percent of children received one of their preferred primary schools, which is an […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News
Summer event to shine light on Hull’s creativity 15th April 2021 A three-day event will take place in Hull this summer celebrating the city’s creativity and culture. Creative Hull, from Absolutely Cultured, will see installations and performances taking place all over the city in disused shops and buildings, outdoor spaces, existing venues and online. The event will take place from 16 – 18 July. Stephen Munn, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Absolutely CulturedCreative HullMiddle Child TheatreStephen Munn
Families encouraged to take up free nursery places 15th April 2021 Hull City Council is encouraging parents of pre-school children to take up their child’s free nursery place. All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a week, and most working families will be eligible for 30 hours per week. The free early education can be at Ofsted registered nurseries, nurseries […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Early educationFamily Information ServiceFree childcare
Dedicated base for children with autism inspires awareness-raising project 30th March 2021 The team behind one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for children with autism is raising awareness of the condition among pupils and its workforce. The new £8.2 million Broadacre Primary School in Wawne Road is being built by Sewell Construction to help meet the demand for more pupil places. The school will include a 10-place […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Autistic Spectrum ConditionBroadacre Primary SchoolGoodwin Development TrustSewell Construction
More than 30,000 Hull pupils in school each day for face-to-face learning 25th March 2021 As children complete their third week back at school, Helen Christmas, Hull’s public health lead for children and families reflects on their return. Helen said: “We always knew the return to school was going to be challenging, with much wider use of asymptomatic testing helping us to identify more Covid cases that we wouldn’t have […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull SchoolsPublic health
Easter holidays health boost for city’s children 25th March 2021 Thousands of families in Hull will benefit from Easter Healthy Holidays packs – full of healthy meal and activity ideas, plus items to encourage healthy play over the school holidays. Children who are in receipt of free school meals will be the majority of the recipients. Meanwhile the broader activity programme, will see trusted organisations […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Children's centresCouncillor Peter ClarkFree school mealsHealthy Holidays
Families most in need to benefit from additional food and fuel support 22nd March 2021 The Winter Grant Scheme has been extended meaning that households in Hull that are most in need will benefit from further food and fuel support. Families in Hull that live in an area of extreme fuel poverty and are medically vulnerable, are set to receive £50 towards the cost of energy, and families of children […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Councillor Peter ClarkFree school mealsWinter Grant Scheme
Two secondary schools given go-ahead for expansion 15th March 2021 Boulevard Academy and Malet Lambert expansion plans have been given the go-ahead, by the Regional Schools Commission and the Department for Education. Proposals to expand the city’s secondary schools were discussed at the council’s Cabinet in December and consultation has since taken place by the academies. The school expansions will mean an increase in pupil […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Boulevard AcademyCouncillor Peter ClarkMalet LambertSecondary school places
Free reading resources for families of pre-school children 15th March 2021 Hull City Council is encouraging families to read to their pre-school children to help them be prepared for school, with a range of free resources available. It is never too early to start enjoying books with your child, and reading from an early age helps to give them the best possible start in life. Sharing […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News BookStartCouncillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination LibraryLittle Stars Children's Centre
Rapid lateral flow testing kits now available for families 5th March 2021 Free Covid-19 home testing kits are available to all families and households with early years, primary, secondary school and college-aged children and young people, including childcare and support bubbles, as well as adults working in the school community. Families are encouraged to test themselves at home twice-weekly in order to identify Covid-19 cases quickly and […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Lateral flow tests Hull
Every child in Hull to be connected and stay connected 5th March 2021 Hull City Council’s ambition that every child in the city is connected has moved a big step forward as local food company Cranswick donates 1156 laptops to children in the city. The council has been working with Academy Trusts to understand how many pupils don’t have access to a laptop or the internet. The data […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkEvery child connectedHull Learning PartnershipLaptops
