Peter Rabbit book to be given to two-year-olds as new scheme launches 14th September 2020 The first book through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is being sent out to eligible two-year-old children in Hull this month. The first book children will receive is Peter Rabbit. Children that are eligible to receive the two-year-old early education entitlement can receive a book for free every month through the scheme. Over 1,500 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkCouncillor Stephen BradyDolly Parton Imagination Library
Digital company sought to deliver creative skills programme in Hull 8th September 2020 The Hull Maritime project is looking to join forces with a creative digital company to deliver a digital creative skills programme, with a maritime twist, to young people in Hull. Young people will have the opportunity to develop their own creative digital responses to Hull’s maritime stories, buildings, ships and its collections, thanks to the […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleHull Maritime Project
Extra school bus routes added 4th September 2020 Extra busses have been added to timetables to make travel safer for the city’s students. As schools prepare to return next week, Hull City Council has worked with bus companies and schools to add additional routes where demand is expected to be highest. More busses will allow for adherence to Covid-safe guidance on maintaining social […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning Public Health back to schoolCoronavirusCOVID-19school bus timetablesschool busestransport
5 things not to miss at Freedom Festival 2020 3rd September 2020 Freedom Festival returns this weekend with a special online programme that will be broadcast via the BBC. Bringing together internationally renowned artists and local talent, this year’s festival features robot selfies, bikes singing lullabies and artists performing from unique and iconic locations throughout the city. Download the Freedom Festival app or visit the festival’s website […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on A Portrait Without BordersChiedu OrakaDowntown KayotoEmma FeeFreedom FestivalFreedom Festival 2020Freedom Festival Arts TrustKaleiderLuke JerramLuke WrightLullabyMiddle ChildSilent UproarThe Remains of Logan Dankworth
Secondary school pupils asked to consider their routes to school 21st August 2020 As schools get ready to open with new processes and safety measures in place, secondary school pupils are asked to consider how they get to and from school to allow for the safest travel options. Pupils are encouraged to walk or cycle to school where this is possible, to help alleviate pressures on buses. Students […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Transport & Streets Councillor ClarkHull Learning Partnership
New resources to help children returning to school 18th August 2020 New resources have been developed to help children returning to school life. HeadStart Hull, along with Barnardo’s, have consulted children of primary school age to find out about their concerns, and helped to address these in new guides; Stepping into Secondary School and Returning to School Life After Lockdown. The Stepping into Secondary School guide […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor ClarkHeadStart HullHull Learning Partnership
Schools prepare to welcome pupils back to school safely 17th August 2020 Schools in Hull are preparing to welcome back all pupils, with additional safety measures in place. Schools are adopting measures based on their own school’s risk assessments, with some phasing the return of pupils to help with re-introducing routines, some will have staggered start and finish times, one-way systems, use of different entrances for different […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Back to School SafelyCouncillor ClarkHull Learning Partnership
Two of Hull’s historic ships set to receive major restoration 13th August 2020 The search is underway for a shipyard company to repair and restore two of Hull’s historic ships. Hull City Council has launched a procurement process to appoint a shipyard to undertake major restoration works that will preserve the Arctic Corsair and the Spurn Lightship for the next 100 years. For the last 20 years, a […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull Maritime ProjectNational Lottery Heritage FundSpurn Lightship
Hull’s iconic Fish Trail goes digital 12th August 2020 Hull’s popular Fish Trail is going digital thanks to a free app that can turn your mobile phone into a virtual time machine. The trail, which weaves its way through Hull’s Old Town, can now be enjoyed alongside an app that brings historic areas of the city back to life. The What Was Here? app, […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerFish TrailHull Fish TrailHull Old TownPaul SchofieldWhat Was Here?
Children to receive a free book every month through Dolly Parton scheme 7th August 2020 Hull City council has allocated £88,500 funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme to be rolled out to eligible two year olds in Hull during the next academic year. From September, over 1,500 children eligible to receive the two year old early education entitlement will receive a free book every month through the scheme. […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination Library
Launch of Hull’s family summer activity plan 20th July 2020 Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd has today revealed its summer activity programmes. The plans will begin today and be available until Friday 4 September for families to enjoy. With events limited due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, 2020’s programme includes a range of activities that can be done in at leisure and are accessible via […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture Libraries Museums News What's on Animal Education CentreBig Malarkey FestivalCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonEast Park Animal Education CentreHealthy HolidaysHull Culture and LeisureHull LibrariesReset LabSummer Reading Challenge
Tom Palmer wins James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020 17th July 2020 The winner of this year’s KS2 James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award is Tom Palmer for his book D-Day Dog, published to mark the 75th commemoration of the D-Day landings. The winner of the award is chosen by Hull’s young people. Christine Hill, principal librarian at Hull Libraries, said: “The James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News D-Day DogHull Children's Book AwardHull LibrariesJames ReckittTom Palmer
