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
Wilberforce House Museum launches 3D virtual tour on Anti-Slavery Day 2021 18th October 2021 Wilberforce House Museum can now be explored digitally thanks to a new 3D virtual tour. The 3D tour has been launched today (Monday 18 October) on Anti-Slavery Day 2021. The virtual tour will allow people to explore the birthplace of William Wilberforce on their phone or digital device and discover the story of the transatlantic […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Hull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsWilberforce House Museum
Ferens Art Gallery to be turned into giant canvas this October half term 11th October 2021 The Ferens Art Gallery will turn one of its walls into a huge canvas this half term so that families can create a giant jungle gallery, inspired by one of Ferens’ most-loved paintings. As part of this year’s Big Draw, Hull-based street art collective Spray Creative will create a 2-metre-high spray paint version of one of […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Big RoarDom HefferFerens Art GalleryFerens FavouritesRosa BonheurThe Lion at Home
Award-winning author to judge national children’s writing competition 7th October 2021 Award-winning War Horse author Michael Morpurgo will judge a children’s creative writing competition as part of Yorkshire Festival of Story (YFOS 21), an online event happening next month. Children from across the UK are challenged to write a 750-word fairy tale that features a tree or trees. Open to children aged 7-11, the Children’s Fairy […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Children’s Fairy Tale CompetitionHull Culture and LeisureMichael MorpurgoSettle StoriesYorkshire Festival of Story
Coproduction champions sought to develop SEND services in Hull 30th September 2021 Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, is looking for SEND coproduction champions to help shape how services are delivered for children and young people with SEND. Following consultation with families, children and professionals about the needs of children with SEND, a new SEND strategy (2021 – 2024) has been launched and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News CoproductionCoproduction charterCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Parent and Carer ForumSENDSEND strategy 2021-2024
The Big Answer; survey captures the voice of the young generation 23rd September 2021 Children and young people in Hull, and across the country, were asked to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, in The Big Ask. The Big Ask was the largest ever national survey of children in England, driven by the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleThe Big AnswerThe Big Ask
Apply now for a secondary school place for September 2022 21st September 2021 Parents and carers of Year 6 pupils have until 31 October to apply for a mainstream secondary school place for their child for September 2022. Families that live in Hull should apply to Hull City Council with their secondary school preferences, even if the school is not in Hull. Secondary schools which admit pupils into […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Secondary school places
Broadacre Primary School celebrates opening of sporting facilities 20th September 2021 The new £8.2million Broadacre Primary School building has reached another milestone in its construction phase, with the opening of the multi-use-games-area (MUGA). Partners celebrated with a ‘MUGA official opening’ involving all the staff and pupils from the school, with special guest mascot, Roary the Tiger. Lisa Staines, Executive Head at Broadacre Primary School said: “We got the […] Read more Education and Learning News Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Esteem Consortium
