Children and families

View article Hull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

Hull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

Hull’s Family Hubs successfully passed Stage One of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, on the first attempt. The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme transforming healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership between UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO).   Since 1994, the Baby Friendly […]

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View article Hull Fostering joins premiere of new film highlighting urgent need for foster carers

Hull Fostering joins premiere of new film highlighting urgent need for foster carers

Hull Fostering has joined forces with more than 90 local authorities for the simultaneous release of a new short film that highlights an urgent need for more foster carers. ‘The Run’ premiered at 12 noon at Birmingham’s Everyman Cinema and went live online nationwide, marking one of the largest collaborative fostering campaigns ever seen in […]

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View article Hull offers free childcare funding for two-year-olds in low-income families

Hull offers free childcare funding for two-year-olds in low-income families

Hull City Council is urging eligible families to apply for funding to access free childcare for their two-year-old children. The 2 Year Funding Scheme offers up to 15 hours of early education and childcare for two-year-olds in low-income or non-working households. Councillor Linda Tock, portfolio holder for children’s services, said: “Early education is such an […]

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View article Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops

Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops

Families looking for fright-tastically free Halloween events are invited to Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) seasonal activities this month. A spook-tacular line-up of family-friendly workshops and activities, perfect for children aged four to 11, is being hosted. Halloween family crafting workshops will begin at The Avenues Education Centre on Park Avenue this week, running […]

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View article Free football sessions return for young care leavers

Free football sessions return for young care leavers

‘Care to Dream’ football sessions will return thanks to Hull and East Riding Leaving Care Teams and the Tigers Trust. The sessions, aimed at young care experienced people aged 16-25 years, will kick-off again next week, joint funded by Room 42 and the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation. These free sessions are aimed at care […]

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View article More support for SEND pupils at Ganton Special School thanks to council investment

More support for SEND pupils at Ganton Special School thanks to council investment

A brand-new facility to support additional SEND pupils has opened at Ganton Special School. Two classrooms, two quiet rooms and associated facilities have been installed on-site as part of Hull City Council’s continued commitment to supporting SEND children in Hull. Up to 20 SEND places have been created at Ganton Special School, which will allow […]

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View article Supported Internships applications open for September 2026

Supported Internships applications open for September 2026

Hull City Council’s Supported Internships team has collaborated with partners to organise a host of upcoming events and information sessions on September 2026 applications. The structured work-based programme is aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds with SEND who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and who want to access the world of work, but may […]

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View article Council launches ‘Tea and Chat’ to support school attendance

Council launches ‘Tea and Chat’ to support school attendance

Hull City Council, in collaboration NHS partners, is rolling out a series of ‘Tea and Chat’ events aimed at supporting families facing challenges with school attendance. These informal sessions offer a welcoming space for parents, carers and children to access free advice and support around issues such as anxiety, mental health and general wellbeing. With […]

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View article School uniform grant increased by Hull City Council – 1000+ pupils to benefit

School uniform grant increased by Hull City Council – 1000+ pupils to benefit

Hull City Council has boosted the amount of money eligible families are able to claim to help pay for school uniforms. £50 grants will now be available to support approximately 1,400 Year 7 pupils in the city, up from £40. Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “We are absolutely aware that we […]

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View article Hull’s Santa Squad boosted by donation from Council

Hull’s Santa Squad boosted by donation from Council

The new school term might just be starting, but Hull’s Santa Squad are already stepping up their work to ensure that no child goes without a Christmas present. The group are benefitting from a donation from Hull City Council, where £1,000 will go towards the purchase of gifts, toiletries and food items. Santa Squad, which […]

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