Exciting future of Hull’s libraries mapped out in 10-year plan 21st May 2020 Hull City Council has agreed a 10-year strategy for the city’s libraries. The strategy, which tells how technology will play an important role in libraries of the future, was agreed at a Cabinet meeting earlier this week following consultation with residents and library staff. The vision for Hull’s libraries in 2030 illustrates the central role […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Central LibraryHull Culture and LeisureHull LibrariesLibraries strategy
Free poetry book to give Hull a headstart on suicide prevention 21st May 2020 A free book of personal poetry has been written to commemorate the two-year anniversary of a project to shine a light on mental health issues experienced by young people. Two years ago, HeadStart Hull volunteers – with help from Hull poet and BBC Audio Award Winner Vicky Foster – wrote a collection of poetry as […] Read more Children and families News BBCHeadStart HullHow are you feeling?You Are Not Alone
Wider opening of Hull schools from June ‘subject to risk assessments’ 14th May 2020 The city’s Learning Partnership is planning for a wider opening of schools to specific year groups from 1 June. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday, schools and early years settings are now considering the guidance to offer places to more children. Schools continue to be open for children whose parents are key workers, and also vulnerable pupils. […] Read more Children and families News Learning Partnershipschools
Hull care leaver says social worker changed his life 13th May 2020 A care leaver from Hull shares his story to inspire other children and young people in care. Read more Children and families News Opinion Care Leavers
Campaign launches to help safeguard Hull’s most vulnerable children 12th May 2020 A campaign has been launched by Hull City Council to encourage residents to share concerns about potentially vulnerable children and young people in their community. The campaign, which is supported by the NSPCC, is called “Worried about a child in your neighbourhood?”. It will raise awareness of how residents can play their part and highlight […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Peter ClarkNSPCC
Tips for families to help with good family relationships 11th May 2020 Relationship Matters is a new partnership between Hull City Council and 14 other local authorities across Yorkshire and the Humber which are getting together to support families. A new website is being launched to offer families information, tips and advice during the coronavirus pandemic. The Relationship Matters website provides tips, information and help to stay […] Read more Children and families News Relationship Matters
Young people in Hull invited to share stories during isolation 6th May 2020 Young people in Hull are being urged to share their stories to help others during isolation. A website co-produced by young people to provide support and advice on emotional health and wellbeing now has a dedicated coronavirus section for young people and families seeking help. The How Are You Feeling? site, managed by HeadStart Hull, […] Read more Children and families News HeadStart HullHow are you feeling?
Street cleaning staff in Hull step up to make 75,000 PPE deliveries 28th April 2020 Hull City Council’s street cleansing and grounds staff have delivered 75,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to health workers in care homes and vulnerable households. A team of 10 has stepped up to the mark and have made 150 repeat visits with vital PPE equipment to care homes across the city and to 50 […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News Waste care homesCOVID-19PPEstreetscene
Coronavirus: What families should expect from home visits 27th April 2020 As social workers from Hull City Council continue to support families during the coronavirus pandemic, families are being advised of what to expect during essential visits. The advice includes when visitors will wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting homes. Social workers will only wear PPE – in the shape of gloves, aprons, face masks […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Health and Social Care News PPEsafeguardingSocial care
Staff to run, walk and cycle for children and families 23rd April 2020 People working in Hull City Council’s children, young people and family service’s West Early Help team are raising money for charity Bundles of Joy, which will benefit children and families in the area. A relay will see 16 members of the team run, walk and cycle individually across different parts of the city and surrounding […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Bundles of JoychildrenEarly help teamyoung people and family services
‘I can’t express enough pride in these bright young people’ 21st April 2020 A walk-by food hub has been launched to help Hull’s young care leavers who may need food and supplies during the coronavirus outbreak. Mark Jones, Hull City Council’s Director of Regeneration, tells us how proud he is of the young people who are leading it. It’s easy to get caught up in the first-world problems […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Regeneration Care LeaversMark JonesRoom 42
Hull’s new Young Mayor appointment postponed 21st April 2020 The new appointment to the role of Hull’s Young Mayor is to be postponed. The city’s current Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, was elected last May and was due to be passing the position to the newly elected Young Mayor. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has been decided that the appointment of a new Young […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Voice and InfluenceYoung Mayor