Covid is increasing in schools 28th January 2022 In Hull, as across the country, whilst Covid in adults is declining, the rate amongst children and young people continues to increase. Schools continue to work hard to balance education with adopting measures to prevent the spread of Covid within schools. Helen Christmas, Public Health lead for children and families said: “Inevitably, the increasing number […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull SchoolsLFTs
Thousands of children across Hull benefit from learning music 24th January 2022 The Hull Music Service has taught almost 5,000 school age children, on a weekly basis, over the last year. 4,807 pupils, 11.7 percent of Hull’s pupils, have taken part in regular group or individual lessons, or have been a part of whole class ensemble tuition during 2021. Children from Orchard Park account for the highest […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Albemarle Music CentreCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Music Service
Young people can now vote in the UK Youth Parliament elections in schools and youth groups 17th January 2022 Young people are being encouraged to vote in the UK Youth Parliament elections, as schools and youth groups become polling stations for the first time. Previously the UK Youth Parliament representatives have been elected at Hull Young People’s Parliament, but now with voting taking place in schools and youth groups it will enable more young […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Hull Young Peoples’ VoiceUK Youth Parliament
86 percent of Hull’s schools are Good or Outstanding 11th January 2022 86 percent of Hull’s schools have been assessed as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. This is four percent above the latest regional average published by Ofsted. Hull has 71 primary schools, 13 secondary schools, 6 special schools and 7 alternative providers. Ofsted has assessed 83 of 97 schools as Good or Outstanding. Councillor Shane McMurray, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Academy TrustsCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipLearning and skillsOfsted
James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards 2022 shortlist announced 7th January 2022 Favourites from the world of children’s literature have been announced as part of the shortlist for the 15th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award. The awards, aimed at fostering a love of reading by introducing young people to new writers and titles they might not normally pick-up, sees the addition of a new picture book […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonJames Reckitt Hull Children’s Book AwardJames Reckitt Library Trust
Families encouraged to take up free nursery places 5th January 2022 Hull City Council is encouraging parents of pre-school children to take up their child’s free nursery place. All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a week, and most working families will be eligible for 30 hours per week. The free early education can be at Ofsted registered nurseries, nurseries […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News 30 hours free childcareChildcareChildren and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayEarly educationEarly yearsFamily Information Service
‘I’m really grateful for the opportunity to build a better life for me and my family’ 29th December 2021 A young man who fled war-torn Congo has started a new life for himself in Hull after completing Maritime Futures offshore training. Mohamed Ndumbi, 30, is looking forward to starting a new job on a crabbing boat after successfully completing the training, which is part of Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City, a heritage-driven, transformational project drawing […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Councillor Rosemary PantelakisHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime Futures
Major investment in Hull schools sees two further schemes begin 13th December 2021 Two more school expansion projects are to begin in Hull, as part of £50million investment into the city’s schools to increase pupil places, choice and provide outstanding learning environments for children. Malet Lambert and Sirius Academy North will both see expansion works begin in early January, which will increase the number of places at each […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Boulevard AcademyBroadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayFrederick Holmes Special SchoolHull Esteem ConsortiumKelvin Hall AcademyKingswood AcademyMalet LambertNewington PrimarySEN provisionSirius Academy NorthSt. Mary's AcademyTeaching School Hub
Safer Schools app launches in Hull to help keep pupils safe on-line 13th December 2021 Schools and colleges across Hull have begun using the Safer Schools app to help keep pupils safe on-line. The app, created by INEQE Safeguarding Group and insurer Zurich Municipal, offers vital safeguarding information, advice and guidance for teachers, parents, carers and pupils by providing school communities with up-to-date safeguarding information. It provides resources, training and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipsafeguardingSafer Schools app
Food for fines: Have library fines waived and support local communities this Christmas 8th December 2021 Hull Libraries is using a fines amnesty to support local food banks and charities this Christmas. From December 1 until January 31, anyone returning books, films and other library materials will have their library fines waived. In return, Hull Libraries is asking users to donate food, toys and toiletries that will then be donated to […] Read more Customer Services Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Aneesa AkbarCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonFood for finesHull Libraries
Local businesses step up to help Hull children 30th November 2021 Local businesses have stepped forward with donations to help ensure every Hull pupil, aged eight to 16, has access to a laptop. Several businesses have made financial contributions and donated laptops following a plea from Hull City Council asking local businesses if they could help bridge the digital divide. Allenby Commercial, Hull Esteem Consortium and […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayEvery child connectedLaptopsLearning and skills
Transition to work programme for young people with learning disabilities launches in Hull 29th November 2021 A new life-changing transition to employment programme for young people with learning disabilities and autism has just launched in Hull and East Riding. Hull City Council is a part of a partnership, along with the City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP), Wilberforce Sixth Form College, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, involved in this pioneering […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayDFN Project SEARCH
