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
Are you one of 800 families not taking advantage of free school meals? 13th January 2020 Parents in Hull are being encouraged to apply for free school meals for their children. Parents who receive Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Child Tax Credit are being urged by Hull City Council to check if they are eligible for free school meals. It is estimated […] Read more Children and families News
Deadline for free childcare for Hull parents is next week 10th January 2020 Parents have until Wednesday 15 January to register their child for free early education. 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 30 hours per week. The free early education can be at Ofsted registered […] Read more Children and families News ChildcareEarly educationEducationFamily Information ServiceOfsted
Every Day Counts competition winners announced 13th December 2019 Fifteen school pupils have today won prizes for attending school every day throughout November. The Every Day Counts campaign encourages pupils to attend school every day for the benefit of their education. 80 schools nominated a total of 18586 pupils for attending school every day in November. Headteachers from the city’s primary and secondary schools, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Feature
Hull doctor says parents should do this key thing before Christmas 9th December 2019 Parents and carers in Hull have been urged to take the advice of doctors and other medical professionals when it comes to the flu vaccine. Take-up is currently lower than usual for this time of year and as colder temperatures set in, the message is that it’s not too late to get the vaccine. All […] Read more Children and families Christmas News Public Health Flu vaccineHull City CouncilNHS Hull CCG
Try these fun activities at Hull youth centres 6th December 2019 Youth centres in Hull host regular things to do and places to go for those aged 10 to 24. Fun, educational and challenging activities take place every week across the city. Here is a list of activities taking place at Hull’s youth centres. Mondays Junior Open Access drop-in (Ages 10 to 13) at Astra Youth […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ainthorpe Youth CentreAndrew Marvell Youth CentreAstra Youth CentreKingston Youth CentreRoute One Youth CentreYouth centres
How tech is supporting Hull children with additional needs 29th November 2019 Technology to support children with hearing and visual impairments and physical disabilities has been showcased in Hull. Hull City Council’s Integrated Physical and Sensory Service (IPaSS) supports children and young people with additional needs through technology such as digital magnifiers, braille communication, writing aids and radio aids. The team showcased some of that tech at […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News EndeavourHull City CouncilIPaSSTechnology Matters
Hull ‘far exceeds’ expectations with Look, Say, Sing, Play initiative 27th November 2019 A brain-building campaign for children has “far exceeded” expectations in Hull. The Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign was launched in July to encourage parents to look at how they are communicating with their children. More than 632 people in Hull have signed up for the initiative since its launch by the NSPCC, Hull City Council […] Read more Children and families News Public Health Hull City CouncilLook Say Sing PlayNHS Hull CCGNSPCC
Hull pupils pledge to never stay silent on abuse 25th November 2019 Thousands of children in Hull will promise “never to commit, excuse, or stay silent about abuse or bullying” starting today. To mark White Ribbon Day, pupils at Green Way Academy have today been visited by a White Ribbon-themed fire engine and police car. The school will be one of 26 in the city to be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Hull City CouncilHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipHumberside PoliceHumberside Police and Crime Commissioner
