Education and Learning

View article Back to school wellbeing boost for pupils and teachers

Back to school wellbeing boost for pupils and teachers

17th September 2021

Pupils and teachers in Hull have returned to full-time education better equipped to deal with the impacts of Covid thanks to a programme which has been designed to boost emotional wellbeing and mental health support in schools and colleges. Working in partnership with Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) […]

View article Checkmate! Free chess event sessions from city experts

Checkmate! Free chess event sessions from city experts

9th September 2021

Hull’s local libraries will play host to a series of chess events open to the public, starting this weekend. The ‘chess sesh’ events are free and open to all ages, existing chess players and those who want to learn and have fun. Those who attend can meet experienced chess players from the Hull and District […]

View article Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation

Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation

1st September 2021

A new immersive soundwalk for Hull’s Whitefriargate will help people rediscover the magic of the historic thoroughfare this month. Artist Jez riley French has created a soundwalk, Breet Velvit Ake (‘bright velvet wander’ in the Yorkshire dialect), evoking Whitefriargate’s complex social, cultural and physical history. The installation will form part of this year’s Heritage Open […]

View article Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect

Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect

1st September 2021

Schools start back next week for the new school year, and the Hull Learning Partnership wants to ensure families know what to expect upon return. Many national Covid restrictions have been relaxed, however in Hull, colleges and Academy Trusts continue to work with public health to ensure they continue to do all they can to […]

View article Hull’s new Employment Hub open for business

Hull’s new Employment Hub open for business

24th August 2021

A new specialist employment service for Hull – The Employment Hub – has been officially opened today to support residents with securing work and training. The Employment Hub – located on the first floor of Hull’s Central Library – offers information and guidance for people looking for employment or training. The Employment Hub team provide […]

View article Despite a tough year, almost 70 percent of Hull pupils achieved a pass in GCSE English and maths

Despite a tough year, almost 70 percent of Hull pupils achieved a pass in GCSE English and maths

12th August 2021

Students across Hull have today received their GCSE results. Early data from secondary schools in Hull shows that 69 percent of pupils have achieved a standard pass, grade 4 and above, in both English and maths. 47 percent of these have achieved a strong pass, grade 5 and above. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for […]

View article Students across Hull celebrate their A-level results

Students across Hull celebrate their A-level results

10th August 2021

Students across the city have been celebrating their A-level results today. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services said: “Well done to everyone for completing their courses in these strange times. If you got the grades you wanted a massive well done. If you didn’t then don’t worry; life is full of challenges and […]

View article £4.4million expansion works begin at Kingswood Academy

£4.4million expansion works begin at Kingswood Academy

3rd August 2021

Work is about to begin on a £4.4 million expansion of Kingswood Academy following an increase in demand for places. The expansion is one of several schemes taking place across the city, benefiting from a part of £50million being spent to ensure children have the best education facilities possible. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for […]

View article Refurbished Medieval Gallery to be unveiled by TV star as part of Festival of Archaeology

Refurbished Medieval Gallery to be unveiled by TV star as part of Festival of Archaeology

30th July 2021

Time Team’s Professor Carenza Lewis will open a newly refurbished Medieval Gallery at the Hull and East Riding Museum this weekend. The gallery will be unveiled for the first time as part of the finale of this year’s Festival of Archaeology on Sunday 1 August. The Medieval Gallery, on the first-floor of the museum, includes […]

View article Hull to host finale of Festival of Archaeology 2021

Hull to host finale of Festival of Archaeology 2021

27th July 2021

The annual Festival of Archaeology, which takes place in locations all over the country, will finish in Hull this summer. The Hull finale will take place this Sunday, 1 August, and will include a programme full of events and activities in three locations at Museums Gardens, Trinity Square and Beverley Gate. Councillor Rosemary Pantelakis, portfolio […]

View article Expansion of west Hull school will offer new opportunities

Expansion of west Hull school will offer new opportunities

22nd July 2021

Work is to begin on a £6 million expansion of The Boulevard Academy, which will increase student capacity and enable the school to offer new courses from September 2022. The Boulevard Academy on Massey Close, west Hull, famously occupies the site of Hull FCs former Boulevard ground, and was initially built to accommodate 600 students […]

View article Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative

Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative

21st July 2021

Unemployed young people in Hull are being urged to take advantage of a new career and training opportunity. Hull holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has joined forces with the Springboard Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), a project aimed at 16 to 29-year-olds from Hull who are not in education, employment or training. Led by Humber Learning Consortium […]