Education and Learning

View article Consultation to begin on Trinity House Academy move

Consultation to begin on Trinity House Academy move

8th March 2021

Consultation is to begin this week on proposals to move Hull’s historic Trinity House Academy to the larger site of former Endeavour Academy. Delta Academies Trust, which runs Hull Trinity House Academy, is consulting on three elements to its proposal: An increase in the number of students in each year group from 120 to 240 […]

View article Rapid lateral flow testing kits now available for families

Rapid lateral flow testing kits now available for families

5th March 2021

Free Covid-19 home testing kits are available to all families and households with early years, primary, secondary school and college-aged children and young people, including childcare and support bubbles, as well as adults working in the school community. Families are encouraged to test themselves at home twice-weekly in order to identify Covid-19 cases quickly and […]

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View article Every child in Hull to be connected and stay connected

Every child in Hull to be connected and stay connected

5th March 2021

Hull City Council’s ambition that every child in the city is connected has moved a big step forward as local food company Cranswick donates 1156 laptops to children in the city. The council has been working with Academy Trusts to understand how many pupils don’t have access to a laptop or the internet. The data […]

View article Inspiring Hull women celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week

Inspiring Hull women celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week

2nd March 2021

Hull Women’s Week will celebrate International Women’s Day and the contribution of women living and working in our local community. Starting on Monday 8 March, International Women’s Day, female role models including Emma Hardy, Karen Okra, Louise Cheeseman, Dame Diana Johnson and Louise Beech will feature as part of a week-long programme from Hull Libraries. […]

View article More than 3,000 children receive secondary school place offer

More than 3,000 children receive secondary school place offer

1st March 2021

Today, parents of children starting secondary school in Hull in September will be offered a school place. More than 3,000 11-year-olds will be offered a place at one of the city’s 12 secondary schools. 87 percent of pupils have received their first choice of school and 96 percent have been offered one of their choices. […]

View article Schools in Hull prepare for full re-opening

Schools in Hull prepare for full re-opening

23rd February 2021

Primary schools, secondary schools, special schools and colleges will open to all pupils from Monday 8 March. Primary school pupils will all return on Monday 8 March, and secondary and college pupils will return on a phased basis over that week. Schools will continue to work in bubbles, as they did last year, and social […]

View article Hull school chosen as region’s Teaching School Hub

Hull school chosen as region’s Teaching School Hub

15th February 2021

St Mary’s College has been selected by the Department for Education to be a Teaching School Hub, providing school leader and teacher training and development for the region’s teachers. The Hub will lead the provision of high-quality professional development to teachers and leaders at all stages of their career and play a key role in […]

View article Join Hull Libraries and special guests for free online half term fun

Join Hull Libraries and special guests for free online half term fun

11th February 2021

Families are invited to join Hull Libraries and their special guests in a range of activities to enjoy from the comfort of home this half term. Learn new skills and gain confidence with some super funky socially distanced street dance moves on Monday 15 February, 4pm-4.45pm. Zoom Through Space with Cosmic Carol on Tuesday 16 […]

View article Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open

Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open

10th February 2021

Hundreds of talented young artists will be showcased this weekend at the Ferens Junior Open. The annual Junior Open, taking place online for the first time, launches on Friday 12 February on the Humber Museums Partnership website. The Digital Junior Open will celebrate the creativity of children and young people throughout 2020. The exhibition won’t be […]

View article Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown

Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown

10th February 2021

Hull Museums and the Ferens Art Gallery have teamed up with a local artist to create a free family activity booklet packed with fun and exciting crafts and activities to help support children and families during this difficult time. The booklet has been designed to remind families of the incredible objects and adventures that can […]

View article HeadStart Hull encourages young people to access support during children’s mental health week

HeadStart Hull encourages young people to access support during children’s mental health week

4th February 2021

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and HeadStart Hull is using the week to highlight the resources and support available to children and young people in Hull. Gail Teasdale, HeadStart Hull programme manager said: “The pandemic has had a huge impact on all of us. Providing the right help and information to young people […]

View article Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night

Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night

3rd February 2021

Young wizards, witches and muggles all invited to a magical Harry Potter Night tomorrow (Thursday 4 February). The Hull Libraries team has been working hard to bring the magic of Harry Potter direct to people’s home, with events taking place from 4pm – 8pm. This year, all of the events will take place online – […]