Work set to start on new build £8.2million primary school 14th December 2020 Construction work is set to begin on a new build £8.2 million primary school, including one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for young children with autism. Contracts have been exchanged to enable Broadacre Primary School in Wawne Road to have a brand new expanded school constructed next to its current building, which will later be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Peter ClarkHull Esteem ConsortiumHumber Education TrustSewell Construction
Children receiving free school meals to be given vouchers for food over Christmas 14th December 2020 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week over the Christmas holidays. Parents of children who receive free school meals in Hull’s schools will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice. Vouchers for their […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Christmas 2020Free school meals
Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year 11th December 2020 Shoppers are being asked to plan ahead and consider changing some of their shopping habits this Christmas to support shops and local businesses. Independent shops, shopping centres and large retailers have introduced responsible and important measures to protect customers and staff. These measures include social distancing, limiting how many customers can shop within a premises […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonHull BID
Winning pupil of Christmas card design competition announced 11th December 2020 Baiylan Ellerington, age 7, from Gillhill Primary school, has been picked as the winner of the Christmas card design competition by the council’s Chief Executive, Matt Jukes. Baiylan’s chosen design will now be used for the council’s e-Christmas cards this year. Children across all primary schools in Hull were asked to design a Christmas card, […] Read more Children and families Christmas Education and Learning News Christmas 2020Hull Primary Schools
Local authorities team-up with Hull Truck Theatre for Christmas cracker 10th December 2020 Hull Truck Theatre’s Christmas performance will be free to watch for residents across Hull and East Yorkshire this year thanks to a partnership with Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. From festive music to karaoke, unexpected guests and lashings of humour, it is set to bring a dose of excitement and happiness […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Councillor Stephen BradyHull Truck TheatrePrince Charming's Christmas Cracker
Could you give the gift of reading this Christmas? 1st December 2020 As the festive season arrives, Hull City Council is asking residents to consider if they could give the gift of reading to a child in the city. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme launched in September, and provides a free book each month to two year olds in Hull. It is hoped that through donations […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination Library
Families with children under age four can apply for Healthy Start vouchers 27th November 2020 Parents and carers of young children may be entitled to receive Healthy Start vouchers. The Healthy Start scheme 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 vouchers can be used for fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, as well […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Healthy Start
White Ribbon Day calls for people to never commit violence against women 25th November 2020 Today is international White Ribbon Day – a day where every year thousands of people stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women and girls. In Hull, agencies across the city will be actively participating and speaking out, including youth services, schools, youth parliament and the voluntary sector, who are recruiting White […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News #hullyoungpeoplesaynoHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipStrength to ChangeWhite Ribbon DayWhite Ribbon pledge
ReFresh Hull goes online to support city’s young people 23rd November 2020 Drug and alcohol service Refresh Hull has created a space online to better help the city’s young people. Refresh is a confidential support service that works with young people and families around drugs and alcohol. The service also provides stop-smoking support for under 16s. Staff at ReFresh can support people where they feel comfortable, whether […] Read more Children and families News Drugs and alcoholRefresh Hull
City Learning Partnership stance on flexibility for schools 16th November 2020 The City Learning Partnership supports Hull City Council Leader’s letter to the Prime Minister asking for more support, freedom and flexibility for the city. Within the letter, Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, asks the Prime Minister to urgently grant greater freedom and flexibility to put specific and meaningful restrictions in place locally […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Learning Partnership
Love Staying Safe campaign launches 16th November 2020 Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets. The campaign follows on from Staying Safe Online earlier this year, helping young people to ensure they protect themselves online. Gabriela has worked with 20 other young […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Young Peoples’ VoiceLove Staying SafeSafer Hull PartnershipVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Dolly Parton scheme extends to all two year olds in Hull 12th November 2020 All two year olds in Hull can now receive a free book each month, as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is extended. The scheme launched in September, with the council investing £88,500 for the scheme to be rolled out to two year olds who received early education entitlement. Around 1000 families took up the […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Dolly Parton Imagination Library
