Hull joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities 10th December 2025 Hull is celebrating after it was announced the city has joined UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. It is one of 72 new cities from 46 countries to join the network, which recognises city’s outstanding commitment to making the right to education across all ages a reality for all at the local level. The UNESCO […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Cllr Mike RossProfessor Anne AndersonUNESCOUNESCO Global Network of Learning CitiesUNESCO Learning City
Families flock to free festive fun 10th December 2025 Families in Hull have been getting into the spirit of Christmas, and enjoying some free festive fun in East Hull. Read more Christmas Education and Learning News Regeneration HTAEHull Training and Adult EducationNarniaThe Freedom Centre
New schools join walking and wheeling challenge to cap off successful first year 5th December 2025 Three more Hull schools have joined a national challenge to encourage and support more children to walk and wheel to school in the city. St Nicholas Primary School – part of Humber Education Trust – Longhill Primary and Estcourt Primary have joined nine other schools in Hull in taking part in the WOW – the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoLiving Streetssustainable transportWOW Challenge
Popular cycle safety campaign returns with focus on schools 2nd December 2025 A successful cycle safety scheme will run across Hull for a fourth winter, but with a new focus on supporting young people who cycle to and from school to stay safe and stay seen during the darker nights. Over the past three years, Hull City Council’s Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative has seen the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bike Lights for Dark NightsBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingFirst Step SportsPolice and Crime Commissioner for Humbersideroad safetySafer Roads Humber
HTAE Apprentice of the Year goes to… 25th November 2025 Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) Apprentice of the Year 2025 is Declan Lill. HTAE hosted its annual Learner Awards in Hull’s Guildhall to recognise the contributions and efforts of learners and businesses throughout the year. A total of 16 awards were handed out on the evening, with the main award, HTAE Apprentice of the […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockDeclan LillHTAEHull Training and Adult Education
White Ribbon Day: schools focus for anti-violence campaign 25th November 2025 A campaign which engages men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls is the focus of work in Hull schools, including in both primary and secondary settings. Today – Tuesday 25 November – is White Ribbon Day and is the start of 16 days of activities where this year’s theme is ‘We Speak […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Cllr Ted DolmanMatt JukesWhite Ribbon Day
Pupils say Oh Yes! to nature as climate education programme expands to primary schools 18th November 2025 Pupils from an east Hull primary school were among the first to benefit from an expanded climate education programme in the city. Year five students at Oldfleet Primary School visited the 25-acre Thwaite Gardens in Cottingham to let their wild sides run free. The group learnt about the importance of supporting biodiversity and maintaining habitats […] Read more Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Climate ChangemakersOh Yes! Net ZeroOldfleet Primary School
Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education 14th November 2025 Families in Hull can get into the Christmas spirit with a series of free festive fun events courtesy of Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE). On Saturday 6 December, step into the magical world of Narnia at Aslan’s Winter Narnia Extravaganza, taking place at The Freedom Centre on Preston Road. Visitors will journey through enchanting, […] Read more Children and families Christmas Education and Learning News Regeneration What's on ChristmasCllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training and Adult Education
Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops 7th October 2025 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 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration What's on Cllr Linda TockHalloweenHTAEHull Training and Adult EducationThe Avenues Adult Education Centre
More support for SEND pupils at Ganton Special School thanks to council investment 3rd October 2025 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 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockGanton SchoolHull Esteem ConsortiumSewell Construction
Supported Internships applications open for September 2026 30th September 2025 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 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockPrinces QuaySupported InternshipsWilberforce College
Successful Multiply programme ends after supporting almost 5,000 learners 29th September 2025 Hull City Council’s Multiply programme, aimed at improving adult’s numeracy skills, has come to an end with remarkable success. In three years, it engaged with 4,963 learners and provided them with the opportunity to progress into further learning, increase confidence and gain employment. Multiply, a DfE-funded scheme through UK Shared Prosperity Fund and managed by […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training & Adult Education ServicesMultiplyUK Shared Prosperity Fund
