A month of imagination and storytelling at Hull Libraries 5th June 2019 Hull libraries are inviting children to enter a world of stories, characters and imagination this month. The Big Malarkey Festival returns from Wednesday 26 to Sunday 30 June in East Park. Before then, a series of free children’s reading sessions will celebrate the magic of the bedtime story. Families are invited to visit their local […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Hull LibrariesThe Big Malarkey Festival
Gandhi’s grandson coming to Hull for 150th birthday of activist 24th May 2019 The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi is to give a lecture in Hull to mark his grandfather’s 150th birthday. Gopal Gandhi is a former IAS officer and diplomat who was the 23rd Governor of West Bengal, serving from 2004 to 2009. As an IAS officer, he served as Secretary to the President of India and as […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture
Hull City Council accelerates improvement plans for children’s services in response to Ofsted inspection 17th May 2019 Hull City Council is accelerating its improvement plans, which aim to increase investment and put children at the centre of its social care transformation, following an inspection by Ofsted. A report detailing the findings of the inspection, which took place from 14 to 25 January 2019, has been published today. Ofsted looked at three areas […] Read more Education and Learning News Hull City CouncilOfsted
Careers event to showcase apprenticeship opportunities 15th May 2019 A careers event showcasing a wide-range of apprenticeship opportunities at Hull City Council is taking place at the end of this month. Hull City Council’s ambition is to employ 100 new apprentices, across a variety of areas. The event at the Guildhall on Thursday 30 May will be an opportunity for potential apprentices, and parents, to […] Read more Education and Learning News
Hull school cook to get royal treatment at Buckingham Palace garden party 13th May 2019 She is usually the one preparing food fit for a Queen, but now a Hull school cook will be the one served with a right royal menu. Russett Headland, senior cook at Newland St John, has been invited to the Buckingham Palace garden party on Wednesday 15 May. It follows the school, in Beresford Avenue, […] Read more Education and Learning News
Go-karts to speed through city centre in Hull Street Race 9th April 2019 The countdown is on as Hull prepares to host the UK’s first closed road electric car event. The Hull Street Race will see teams of young people from across the Humber race around the city. More than 55 single-seat electric kit cars, built from scratch by the teams, will race around a circuit on Sunday […] Read more Education and Learning Environment News Green Port HullGreenpowerHull Street RaceHull Training and Adult Education
New special educational needs provision could be rolled out across Hull 22nd March 2019 A new provision for children with special educational needs – the first of its kind in Hull – has opened at Bricknell Primary School. And the provision could be replicated at other schools across the city. It allows children with autism to learn at mainstream schools, while having support for their specialist needs. Already, nine […] Read more Education and Learning News SEN provision
Do you have what it takes to be Hull’s next Young Mayor? 20th March 2019 The search is on for Hull’s next Young Mayor. The Young Mayor represents young people in the city, acting for their opinions rather than for a political party. Last year, Emily Koyunca was elected as the city’s first Young Mayor. Councillor Peter Clark, portfolio holder for learning, skills and safeguarding children, said: “It’s important that […] Read more Education and Learning Young Mayor
The card that makes it easier and cheaper for young people to travel 13th March 2019 Enterprising youngsters have created a travel card making it easier and cheaper for young people to travel around the region. The KAT Card, created by Hull’s Young People’s Parliament (HYPP), allows young people aged 19 and under to ride buses in Hull and parts of the East Riding for just £10 per week. 700 youngsters […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Transport & Streets
Council secures funding to build school for 125 pupils with severe learning difficulties 11th March 2019 Hull City Council has secured funding to build a brand new free school for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD). The successful bid, made to the Department of Education, means that Hull will have sufficient places for all SLD pupils who require specialist provision within the city. The school will offer 125 places to children […] Read more Education and Learning
Top 5 reasons to try an apprenticeship 7th March 2019 Ever considered an apprenticeship? Hull Training & Adult Education’s apprenticeship scheme offers work-based learning and development opportunities designed around the needs of apprentices and employers – and is available to people of all ages. Here are the top five reasons why you should consider an apprenticeship: Apprenticeships are real jobs offering hands-on experience, a salary […] Read more Education and Learning ApprenticeshipsDevelopmentEducationJobsLearningOpportunityTraining
Hull’s young people have their say at UK Youth Parliament elections 7th March 2019 Hull’s Guildhall will once again be a hub of democracy for young people today (7 March) at this year’s UK Youth Parliament elections. The UK Youth Parliament gives young people from all over the country the opportunity to represent their local area on a national scale. Councillor Peter Clark, portfolio holder for learning, skills and […] Read more Education and Learning UK Youth ParliamentYoung People's Parliament
