New SEND Hub opens in Hull 8th July 2025 A new SEND hub has launched in Hull, providing expanded SEND services in one place. Works to Lil Bilocca House in the city centre have been completed, establishing a new Integrated Hub of Hull City Council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. Building work began on the ground floor in January this year and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockLillian BiloccaSEND
Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel 4th July 2025 Children at Rokeby Park Primary School have been learning vital skills to be able to make their own way to school on two-wheels thanks to several council-funded initiatives. On Monday 30 June, Bikeability training, which is part of the city’s active travel programme to get more kids cycling, was delivered at the school, which is […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsHumberside PoliceR-evolutionRokeby Park Primary School
Hull City Council team up with local sports clubs to champion new opportunities for care leavers 30th June 2025 Hull City Council’s Room 42 team have been working with the charitable foundations of two major sports clubs to develop exciting new opportunities for young care experienced people in the city. Room 42 have developed a close partnership with local charitable foundations, the Hull Kingston Rovers Foundation and the Tigers Trust, to develop and expand […] Read more Children and families News Care LeaversCare Leavers ForumEmploymentfootballHull CityHull Kingston RoversHull KRJobsLearning and skillsRoom 42RugbyRugby LeagueTiger TrustTraining
Hull City Council urges local families to foster as it increases its support 26th June 2025 With rising demand for safe, stable homes for children in care, Hull City Council is stepping up its efforts to recruit and retain foster carers – offering an enhanced support package and renewing its pledge to prioritise people over profit. The council is calling on residents to consider fostering through Hull Fostering, a not-for-profit service […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull Fostering
Hull City Council and local school trust expand special school places 19th June 2025 The Venn Academy Trust has worked with Hull City Council to build on their capacity for more special school places. Bridgeview Special School, part of the school trust, has greatly expanded their number of places. They have also enhanced their provision and specialist curriculum offer. In response to local needs, they have created a specialist […] Read more Children and families News Bridgeview Special SchoolChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockOfstedschoolsSENDspecial educational needs or disabilitiesSpecial SchoolsVenn Academy Trust
Hull City Council celebrates cohort of newly qualified social workers 19th June 2025 Colleagues from across Adult Social Care and Children’s Services came together to celebrate the hard work of Newly Qualified Social Workers during their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE). The annual ASYE Celebration Event is a joyful and reflective tradition where the efforts of both newly qualified social workers and their assessors is recognised. […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careASYEChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda ChambersCouncillor Linda TockPauline Turnersocial workSocial Work AcademyTracy Meyerhoff
Anti-violence campaign to be rolled out in Hull schools 18th June 2025 Hull City Council have commissioned a citywide violence reduction campaign for schools. Over the coming months, local man and charity founder Paul Spence will deliver impactful talks to every secondary school pupil in years 7-10, and provide ten educational booklets to every primary school in the city. Through these talks and resources, young people across […] Read more Children and families News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEducationschools
Hull Schools Library scoops national award 12th June 2025 Hull Schools Library Service has won a Libraries Connected Award. Following a ceremony on Tuesday 11 June, Hull’s service took home the Children’s Promise award. Judges commented that Hull Schools Library Service ‘offers schools so much more than that which is stated on their core offer: they invest so much time, knowledge and passion in […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News awardChildren's PromiseCllr Rob PritchardHull LibrariesHull Schools Library Service
Card game created by young care experienced children in Hull to be used nationally 10th June 2025 Care-experienced children in Hull have created a new card game for social workers which has caught national attention. The game they named ‘the Cards You’re Dealt’ features 48 playing cards, which each have an image and statement of something children feel is important to their lives. They created it as a fun and engaging way […] Read more Children and families News Care Leaverschildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockLooked after childrensocial workSocial Work AcademyYoung Voices Influencing Care
New building demonstrates council’s continued support for SEND pupils 9th June 2025 Hull City Council’s continued support of secondary SEND pupils in the city saw a brand-new provision opened this week. Four classrooms, a science room, sensory room, parents’ room and extended dining area and associated facilities, plus a secure and accessible entrance, has been delivered on the site of Francis Askew Primary School. Up to 25 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockRising StarsSENDThe Constellation Trust
Applications open for 30 hours government-funded childcare provision 5th June 2025 Working parents in Hull can now apply for 30 hours of funded childcare from September. All eligible working parents of children who will be nine months old before 1 September can apply to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week. This follows the successful rollout of 15 funded hours for children from […] Read more Children and families News 30 hours free childcareChildcarechildcare fundingCouncillor Linda TockEarly educationEarly yearsFamily Information ServiceFree childcareNurseriesnursery places
Free programme of learning sessions to mark Safeguarding Week 4th June 2025 A programme of free online sessions is now available to mark Safeguarding Week, which begins on Monday 16 June. Partners from Safeguarding Adults Boards, Safeguarding Children Partnerships and Community Safety Partnerships across Hull, North Yorkshire, the City of York Council, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have come together and developed an extensive programme of […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News Hull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults BoardsHull safeguarding children partnershipsafeguarding
