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
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
