Education and Learning

View article Proposals to expand city schools to be discussed by Hull City Council

Proposals to expand city schools to be discussed by Hull City Council

Hull City Council is seeking permission to enter into formal consultation on plans to increase the number of secondary school places in the city. It is projected that over the next four years there will be an increase in the number of pupils entering secondary schools in Hull, with most of the demand being in […]

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View article Could you give the gift of reading this Christmas?

Could you give the gift of reading this Christmas?

As the festive season arrives, Hull City Council is asking residents to consider if they could give the gift of reading to a child in the city. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme launched in September, and provides a free book each month to two year olds in Hull. It is hoped that through donations […]

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View article Artists team up with Hull Museums for special Christmas treat

Artists team up with Hull Museums for special Christmas treat

Hull Museums is celebrating the run-up to Christmas with a special digital advent calendar. Hull Museums has teamed up with local artists and the Herd Theatre Company to create a digital advent calendar, packed full of fun and exciting treats inspired by its collections. The calendar will be shared on social media every day from […]

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View article City Learning Partnership stance on flexibility for schools

City Learning Partnership stance on flexibility for schools

The City Learning Partnership supports Hull City Council Leader’s letter to the Prime Minister asking for more support, freedom and flexibility for the city. Within the letter, Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, asks the Prime Minister to urgently grant greater freedom and flexibility to put specific and meaningful restrictions in place locally […]

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View article Love Staying Safe campaign launches

Love Staying Safe campaign launches

Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets. The campaign follows on from Staying Safe Online earlier this year, helping young people to ensure they protect themselves online. Gabriela has worked with 20 other young […]

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View article Dolly Parton scheme extends to all two year olds in Hull

Dolly Parton scheme extends to all two year olds in Hull

All two year olds in Hull can now receive a free book each month, as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is extended. The scheme launched in September, with the council investing £88,500 for the scheme to be rolled out to two year olds who received early education entitlement. Around 1000 families took up the […]

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View article Hull’s library service is remaining open during lockdown

Hull’s library service is remaining open during lockdown

Hull’s library service is continuing to operate during lockdown, however services are limited due to the new government legislation. The following services are remaining open, but strictly by appointment only – Select and Collect Computer access – for essential use only Bus passes – these will be processed over the phone where possible Parking permits […]

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View article New teaching block provides 300 additional secondary school places in West Hull

New teaching block provides 300 additional secondary school places in West Hull

A new two-storey teaching block has been completed at St Mary’s College in West Hull, providing an additional 300 pupil places. The extension is part of a programme of works to increase the number of secondary school places for children across the city, and improve the quality of the learning environment. Hull City Council, in […]

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View article Spooky kids bring the fright to Hepworth’s Arcade

Spooky kids bring the fright to Hepworth’s Arcade

School children have been busy making Hepworth’s Arcade spookier than ever this Halloween. The famous arcade, the country’s only L-shaped arcade, has been decorated with ghosts, pumpkins and various spooky surprises thanks to children from all over the city. Lucy Lines, Trinity Market manager, said: “With the maintenance work currently taking place in the arcade […]

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View article Children receiving free school meals to be given £10 voucher

Children receiving free school meals to be given £10 voucher

All children in Hull schools currently receiving free school meals will be given a £10 voucher when they return after the half term break, to assist in reimbursing costs of food over the half term week. Councillor Peter Clark, Portfolio Holder for learning, skills and safeguarding children said: “Whilst we would have liked to have […]

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