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
November is Make Your Mark month 6th November 2020 Make Your Mark is an opportunity for 11-18 year olds across the UK to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the policies they want to introduce or change. The issues that are voted for will be debated by Members of Youth Parliament. They will campaign to influence the UK Parliament and their […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Peter ClarkMake Your MarkUK Youth Parliament
Children’s Centres continue to support families in Hull 6th November 2020 Children’s centres in Hull are to remain open for support and advice for families. Support will be available from Monday to Friday, either over the phone or by arranging an appointment to visit the centres, and if assessed as safe in the family’s home. All buildings have a risk assessment in place, and anyone coming […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News birth registrationChildren's centresCouncillor Peter ClarkFareShareLookLook Say Sing Playmidwifery clinicsSolihull online parenting guidesUs Mums
New teaching block provides 300 additional secondary school places in West Hull 3rd November 2020 A new two-storey teaching block has been completed at St Mary’s College in West Hull, providing an additional 300 pupil places. The extension is part of a programme of works to increase the number of secondary school places for children across the city, and improve the quality of the learning environment. Hull City Council, in […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Esteem ConsortiumSchools Capital ProgrammeSt Mary's College
Spooky kids bring the fright to Hepworth’s Arcade 28th October 2020 School children have been busy making Hepworth’s Arcade spookier than ever this Halloween. The famous arcade, the country’s only L-shaped arcade, has been decorated with ghosts, pumpkins and various spooky surprises thanks to children from all over the city. Lucy Lines, Trinity Market manager, said: “With the maintenance work currently taking place in the arcade […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Bricknell Primary SchoolBroadacre Primary SchoolChiltern Primary SchoolHalloween HullHepworth's ArcadeMaybury Primary SchoolPaisley Primary SchoolSt Mary Queen Of Martyrs Voluntary AcademyStoneferry Primary SchoolSutton Park PrimaryTrinity MarketWoodland Primary School
Children receiving free school meals to be given £10 voucher 23rd October 2020 All children in Hull schools currently receiving free school meals will be given a £10 voucher when they return after the half term break, to assist in reimbursing costs of food over the half term week. Councillor Peter Clark, Portfolio Holder for learning, skills and safeguarding children said: “Whilst we would have liked to have […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkFree school meals
