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
Hull primary school places allocated for September 16th April 2020 Families across the city have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September. In Hull, 97.7 per cent of parents have received one of their preferred schools, with 93.3 per cent of families obtaining their first preference. Over 80 per cent of parents applied using the council’s online service, and they will have received […] Read more Children and families News Educationprimary school places
Chocolate eggs bring Easter cheer to city’s most vulnerable residents 14th April 2020 Hundreds of Easter eggs are being delivered to vulnerable residents across the city in a bid to bring some Easter cheer. More than 800 chocolate eggs have been handed out to care homes, children’s centres and charities including the Hull Resettlement Project, Sanctuary Housing, the city’s extra-care facilities and charity Hull & East Yorkshire Mind. […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Community and Living News Cecil GardensEasterHarrison ParkHull & East Yorkshire MindRedwood Glades
Support and information available as domestic abuse escalates 9th April 2020 COVID-19 may have a significant impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse, and those affected are urged to consider their safety and know that support remains available. People being isolated in their own homes with their abuser may result in an increase in coercive and controlling behaviour and emotional abuse. Tracy Harsley, […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News domestic abuseHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipNational domestic abuse helplineRefugeSafe LivesStrength to Changewomens aid
Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull 7th April 2020 Stories are being posted online to help keep children entertained and their imaginations active. The partnership between Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and Groundwork is delivering children’s literature directly into people’s homes. Hull Story Time will see familiar faces from the world of children’s literature, and perhaps beyond, reading aloud stories. On Friday author […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Bad KnightCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonGood KnightHull LibrariesHull Story TimeTom Knight
Coronavirus: Early years childcare advice for key workers 6th April 2020 Hull City Council’s Family Information Service (FIS) is providing advice to key workers and families with vulnerable children about childcare options in Hull. The service is in daily contact with all 164 local Ofsted registered childcare providers including nurseries, pre-schools and childminders, to ensure access to childcare for children of key workers and for vulnerable […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News childcare fundingCoronavirusFamily Information Service
Coronavirus: Schools in Hull to remain open across Easter 3rd April 2020 Schools across Hull will remain open for children who need to attend across Easter during the coronavirus outbreak. Schools will remain open to children of key workers and for vulnerable children across the two weeks, including the bank holidays, during which schools would normally be closed. Schools will not open on Saturdays and Sundays. Hull […] Read more Children and families Closures Coronavirus News EasterFree school mealsHow are you feeling?Learning Partnershipschools