Council launch summer campaign to boost free school meal uptake 16th July 2025 Hull City Council is launching a campaign this summer to ensure eligible families benefit from free school meals, potentially saving households up to £300 per year. As part of the campaign, 1,693 letters will be sent to parents and guardians during the school holidays. These letters will target families who, according to Council Tax Reduction […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFree school meals
Hull City Council launches its new vision for the future of children and young people 11th July 2025 Hull City Council has officially launched its new plan for children and young people. The Children and Young People Plan (CYPP) 2025-2030 is a strategic document which outlines how the local authority and its partners will work together to improve the lives and outcomes of children and young people in Hull. The plan was co-produced […] Read more Children and families News Abbee McLatchieChildren and young peopleChildren and Young People Plan (CYPP) 2025-2030cllr tockEuniceMKM StadiumNational Youth Agency (NYAYoung Mayor
Thrive Hull hosts premiere event for new youth mental health support videos 10th July 2025 The Thrive Hull Partnership hosted a celebration event to premiere new ‘what to expect’ videos, which aim to help children and young people accessing emotional and mental health support. The Thrive Hull Partnership, led by Hull City Council and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), works with over 80 organisations, services and […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News Councillor Linda TockMental HealthNHS HumberNorth Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardPrinces QuayThrive Hull
Hull Family Hubs awarded certificate by UNICEF 9th July 2025 Hull’s Family Hubs have been awarded a Certificate of Commitment from UNICEF. This is the first step towards gaining recognition from the UK Committee for UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative. The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme which aims to transform healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFamily hubsUNICEF
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
