Coronavirus: Eligible children will continue to receive free school meals 20th March 2020 Free school meals provision for those that are eligible will continue across Hull schools. For the next two weeks initially, primary school children will continue to receive meals through pick up packs at school or delivery for isolated children. This will be done by school staff and volunteers. A national voucher scheme may be introduced […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News CoronavirusFree school mealsLearning Partnershipschools
Coronavirus: Children supported across Hull as schools restrict attendance 19th March 2020 Schools across the country will restrict attendance from Friday, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The government has announced that schools will remain closed until further notice, except to the children of key workers and vulnerable children. Key workers include health and social care staff, education and childcare staff, those essential to key public services […] Read more Children and families Closures Coronavirus News CoronavirusFree school mealsLearning Partnershipschools
Child exploitation awareness campaign to start in Hull 16th March 2020 A push to raise awareness of child exploitation is taking place in Hull and the East Riding Hull Safeguarding Partnership, East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership and the British Transport Police are working together on the campaign. Information events are being held on Monday 16 March, in support of National Child Exploitation Awareness day, along the […] Read more Children and families News British Transport PoliceEast Riding Safeguarding Children PartnershipHull Safeguarding Partnership
Commissioner for children’s social care and SEND provision appointed for Hull 16th March 2020 The Department for Education has appointed a commissioner for children’s social care and SEND provision within the city. This follows a full inspection of Children, Young People and Family Services by Ofsted in January 2019 and a two-day monitoring visit in January 2020. Paul Moffat is the commissioner appointed and he will report to the […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Stephen BradyOfstedSEND
LGBT+ community urged to learn more about adoption 28th February 2020 Members of the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities in Hull are being invited to find out about adopting a child. The push is part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering week, from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 March, which is organised by national charity New Family Social One Adoption North and Humber, the regional adoption […] Read more Children and families News adoptionCity of York CouncilEast Riding CouncilHull City CouncilNorth East Lincolnshire CouncilNorth Yorkshire County CouncilOne Adoption North and Humber
Parents in Hull asked to help shape family wellbeing 27th February 2020 Parents are being asked to help shape the future of family wellbeing in Hull. People with children aged from three to 18 are being invited to take part in a study funded by the National Institute of Health Research. They will complete four questionnaires over the course of a year – and will be given […] Read more Children and families News Endeavour Learning and Skills CentreHull Training and Adult EducationStrengthening Families Strengthening Communities
Budget 2020/21: 10 things you need to know 27th February 2020 The budget statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, has been approved for 2020/21. The budget, approved at a meeting of Full Council today, includes changes in Council Tax and children’s services, and the city’s carbon neutral commitment for 2030. Here are 10 things you need to know about the 2020/21 budget: […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Civic Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Housing News Regeneration Waste Armed ForcesBudgetcouncil taxCouncillor Stephen BradyFly-tipping
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 19th February 2020 With half-term coming to an end, here’s a list of weekend offerings that are bound to keep adults and children alike entertained. Immerse yourself in the world of fairy tales with The Twisted Tale of Hansel and Gretel, or reminisce the nineties with the incredible duo that is the Lighthouse Family. Here are 5 things […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBonus ArenaFerens Art GalleryHansel and GretelHull City HallHull MinsterHull Truck TheatreLighthouse Family
Thank you scheme for breastfeeding mums 18th February 2020 Breastfeeding mums will be recognised in a new project aiming to normalise feeding in public and support the women who do it. Health and children’s services in Hull and East Riding have teamed up to launch small ‘thank you’ cards, designed for people to give to a mum they spot breastfeeding in a public place. […] Read more Children and families News breastfeedingchildren's servicesEast RidingHull mums
Hull one of five cities to host exclusive CBeebies event 17th February 2020 Hull has been named as one of the only Northern cities to host a new CBeebies event this summer. Hull and York join four London and Surrey locations announced so far in this brand new event guaranteed to knock the socks off our young generation. CBeebies Rainbow Adventure will visit Queen Victoria Square Friday 5 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News CBeebiesCbeebies Rainbow AdventureCouncillor Dave CrakerQueen Victoria Square
National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches 4th February 2020 It’s National Storytelling Week and there’s a host of things happening in Hull. Phil Earle, author of popular children’s books Superhero Street and Demolition Dad, is embarking on a storytelling tour of six schools across the city. Harry Potter Night 2020 is on February 7th at Central Library. Join us for an evening of storytelling, […] Read more Children and families News What's on Demolition DadHarry PotterHull Central LibraryPhil EarleSuperhero Street
Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime 14th January 2020 Grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime are now available to not-for-profit groups across the city. The Hull Crime Reduction Fund is open for applications until Friday 31 January. The fund is administered by the Hull Community Safety Partnership with funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Tracy Harsley, […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Community Safety PartnershipHull Community Safety PartnershipHull Homeless Community ProjectNo More KnivesOffice of the Police and Crime Commissioner
