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 […] Read more Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkTeaching School Hub
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 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Half term activitiesHull Libraries
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 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Junior Open
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 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull MuseumsJason Wilsher-MillsStreetlife MuseumThe Herd Theatre
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 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Children's mental health week 2021HeadStart HullHow are you feeling?
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 – […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHarry PotterHull Libraries
National Storytelling Week to explore rich history of Whitefriargate 29th January 2021 To celebrate National Storytelling Week, Hull Libraries and Hull City Council are sharing some of the special memories people have of Whitefriargate in a series of oral history interviews. The stories include memories of a thriving, bustling shopping street in the 1960s and 1970s, ice cream vans, nightclubs and restaurants, as well as thoughts and […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Regeneration Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHigh Street Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandHull Culture and LeisureNational Storytelling WeekUntold Hull Oral History ArchiveWhitefriargate
Shortlist for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021 announced 27th January 2021 The shortlist for the 14th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award has been announced. This year’s shortlist features ten varied titles, from fantasy to realism, featuring books that respond to the current climate. The award, which began 14 years ago, aims to foster a love of reading by introducing Hull’s young people to new writers […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonJames ReckittJames Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award
Free school meal vouchers will continue over February half term 21st January 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will receive food vouchers worth £15 over the February half term week. During term time all children eligible for free school meals who attend Hull schools are either receiving free meals at school, food parcels or supermarket vouchers via their school for those […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkFree school mealsWinter Grant Scheme
Young artists invited to showcase talents in Ferens Art Gallery’s Junior Open 13th January 2021 The Ferens Junior Open exhibition, an annual highlight of the Ferens calendar, will take place, not once, but twice this year. The exhibition, which traditionally takes place towards the end of the year, was postponed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2020 exhibition will now open early in 2021 in the form of […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryJunior Open
Start something new in 2021 with Hull Training and Adult Education 11th January 2021 Hull Training and Adult Education have a range of online, free and low cost courses on offer. During last year’s lockdown many people turned to online learning as a way to keep their minds active, to retrain, follow or develop a hobby or learn new skills. This lockdown provides another opportunity for online learning. There […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Training and Adult Education
Hull Libraries support thousands of people through Covid-19 pandemic with ebooks, audiobooks and virtual events 8th January 2021 When Hull’s 12 library branches were forced to close in March as part of the national lockdown, Hull Libraries remained open online and saw a surge in requests for digital resources. Now as we enter a third lockdown, books look set to be as popular as ever, with people expected to turn to reading to […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull Libraries
