Schools prepare to welcome pupils back to school safely 17th August 2020 Schools in Hull are preparing to welcome back all pupils, with additional safety measures in place. Schools are adopting measures based on their own school’s risk assessments, with some phasing the return of pupils to help with re-introducing routines, some will have staggered start and finish times, one-way systems, use of different entrances for different […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Back to School SafelyCouncillor ClarkHull Learning Partnership
Children’s book explains coronavirus 14th August 2020 A book for children to help understand coronavirus has been published, called My Hero is You. The book has been developed by children, for children, with input from over 1,700 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world, who shared how they were coping with the pandemic. It is aimed at children aged 6 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News
Win £100 by simply sharing your COVID-19 Safe photos 10th August 2020 A competition has been launched challenging Hull residents to take photographs of themselves or their family members being COVID-19 safe this summer. Photos can be taken at home, in the garden, or out and about in your neighbourhood, your local park or even in the city centre. The most important thing is that you must […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Feature News COVID-19 Safe PhotosLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
Children to receive a free book every month through Dolly Parton scheme 7th August 2020 Hull City council has allocated £88,500 funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme to be rolled out to eligible two year olds in Hull during the next academic year. From September, over 1,500 children eligible to receive the two year old early education entitlement will receive a free book every month through the scheme. […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination Library
Albert Avenue Pools main swimming pool reopens next week 7th August 2020 The main pool at Albert Avenue Pools will reopen on Monday 10 August. Swimmers will be able to pre-book hourly sessions and lifeguards will be on hand to assist visitors with the safe use of the pool. Family bookings will be allocated an area of the pool. Booking will be available from Saturday for members […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Albert Avenue PoolsHull Culture and Leisure
A new Safer Hull Pod has arrived in Queen Victoria Square 6th August 2020 A new Safer Hull Pod has today arrived in Queen Victoria Square to provide people with support from a range of agencies. Launched by the Hull Community Safety Partnership, it will provide access to a range of services including: Hull City Council’s Neighbourhood Nuisance Team, Humberside Police, Hull BID, Renew and Emmaus whom will all […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Hull BIDHull Community Safety PartnershipHumberside PoliceHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerSafer City Centre groupSafer Hull PartnershipSafer Hull Pod
Heroic Hull catering staff feed city during Covid-19 pandemic 6th August 2020 Hull catering staff, who have supplied thousands of meals to school children and the city’s most vulnerable throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, have been praised for their “heroic” efforts. Over the summer holidays, Hull Catering continues to feed thousands of children as part of the Hull City Council Healthy Holiday Scheme, where children get a healthy […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Daren HaleCouncillor Hester BridgesHealthy HolidaysHull CateringMarcus Rashford
Lord Mayor to visit children’s activities on National Play Day 30th July 2020 The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, will visit children’s centres across Hull on Wednesday 5 August as National Play Day takes a new form for 2020. The UK-wide celebration of children’s play, usually celebrated as a mass event in Queen’s Gardens, has been adapted due to the current restrictions on large-scale events, with organisations holding […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Children's centresLord MayorPlay Day
Free activities to help children in Hull get active this summer 24th July 2020 A free project designed to help children and young people get more active, enjoy the outdoors and have fun launches in Hull this week. Healthy Holidays is here to help children and young people get more active, enjoy the outdoors and have fun. This year, it returns with limited activities due to the ongoing Covid-19 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health Healthy Holidays
Holiday clubs asked to inform Hull public health of coronavirus symptoms 23rd July 2020 Hull City Council is asking those providing holiday clubs and out of school activities to let the public health team know if a child or member of staff becomes unwell with coronavirus symptoms. Now the summer holidays have begun, the council wants to ensure that any organisations providing holidays clubs and activities know where to […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Public Health City Health Care PartnershipHoliday clubs in Hull
Apply for 30 hours free childcare for three and four-year-olds by end of August 21st July 2020 Parents in Hull are being reminded they have until Monday 31 August to register their child for 30 hours free childcare for Autumn term places. All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a week, for 38 weeks of the year, and most families will be eligible for […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News 30 hours free childcareEarly yearsFamily Information ServiceLearning and skills
Launch of Hull’s family summer activity plan 20th July 2020 Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd has today revealed its summer activity programmes. The plans will begin today and be available until Friday 4 September for families to enjoy. With events limited due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, 2020’s programme includes a range of activities that can be done in at leisure and are accessible via […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Libraries Museums News What's on Animal Education CentreBig Malarkey FestivalCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonEast Park Animal Education CentreHealthy HolidaysHull Culture and LeisureHull LibrariesReset LabSummer Reading Challenge
