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
Schools and colleges across Hull mark White Ribbon Day 26th November 2021 Schools and colleges across the city marked White Ribbon Day and International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Thursday 25 November saw primary and secondary schools take part in a variety of activities and discussions, and children pledged the White Ribbon promise. Mary Meredith, Assistant Director for learning and skills said: ‘I am […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Hull SchoolsInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenWhite Ribbon Day
Works to begin at Avenues Centre 17th November 2021 The council has today published a decision record that authorises condition works to take place at the Avenues Centre. The works will allow the relocation of the Hull Training and Adult Education team from the Endeavour site on Beverley Road, ahead of its refurbishment for the Trinity House move. Councillor Shane McMurray, portfolio holder for […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Avenues CentreCllr Shane McMurrayEndeavourHull Esteem ConsortiumHull Training and Adult EducationTrinity House
Local author donates new book to Hull primary schools encouraging kindness and understanding 15th November 2021 Hull primary schools are to benefit from the donation of a new book titled The Bad Apple. Local author, Lynne Hope, has written the book which focuses on the messages to be kind and to be understanding. The book is aimed at reception and Year 1 aged children, and for teachers to read the book […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Anti-bullying week 2021Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Primary SchoolsThe Bad Apple
Department for Education grant gives green light to Ron Dearing UTC expansion 10th November 2021 Hull’s employer-led school, Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC), has received approval and funding for exciting expansion plans. Ron Dearing UTC has been awarded a grant of just over £3.7m to increase its capacity by reconfiguring space in the school’s existing building and creating a hi-tech new Centre for Sustainability in Hull’s former Central Fire […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Shane McMurrayDFERon Dearing UTC
Financial help available for young people to progress education or training 8th November 2021 Grants are available for children and young people in Hull to help them progress in their education. There are four types of grants available: Hull Education Foundation – this grant aims to help young people prepare to enter a profession, trade, occupation or service up to the age of 25 years old. It can be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and young peopleCouncillor Shane McMurray
Young people in Hull can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament 5th November 2021 Young people in Hull, aged 11 to 17, can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament. Four representatives are being sought to represent Hull’s young people on a local, regional and national level. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for children’s services said: “The UK Youth Parliament gives young people from Hull the […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayUK Youth Parliament
Hull’s Education Safeguarding Manager recognised for work in keeping children safe 2nd November 2021 Hull City Council’s Education Safeguarding Manager, Philip Painter, has been shortlisted for the LGC’s Rising Star award. The annual LGC awards celebrate excellence in local government. Phillip Painter has been shortlisted for his work with Hull’s schools to ensure that children and young people are educated within environments which recognise a shared responsibility for keeping […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayLGC Awards
New Assistant Director for Learning and Skills in Hull announced 21st October 2021 Hull City Council has appointed Mary Meredith as the new permanent Assistant Director for Learning and Skills. Mary will take over from interim Assistant Director Jo Moxon, who has led the education team for the past two and a half years. As recognised by Ofsted in a recent report, Jo has transformed the Local Authority’s […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Academy Trustschildren's servicesHull Learning Partnership
Children receiving free school meals to be given a £15 voucher for October half term 20th October 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given a £15 voucher for this October half term. Around 12,500 families currently receive free school meals in Hull. These families will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice, and vouchers for […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayFree school mealsHull Learning Partnership
