Young people in Hull can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament
Young people in Hull, aged 11 to 17, can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament.
Four representatives are being sought to represent Hull’s young people on … More
Education and Learning
Hull’s Education Safeguarding Manager recognised for work in keeping children safe
Hull City Council’s Education Safeguarding Manager, Philip Painter, has been shortlisted for the LGC’s Rising Star award.
The annual LGC awards celebrate excellence in local government.
Phillip Painter has been … More
New Assistant Director for Learning and Skills in Hull announced
Hull City Council has appointed Mary Meredith as the new permanent Assistant Director for Learning and Skills.
Mary will take over from interim Assistant Director Jo Moxon, who has led … More
Children receiving free school meals to be given a £15 voucher for October half term
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given a £15 voucher for this October half term.
Around 12,500 families currently receive free school … More
Wilberforce House Museum launches 3D virtual tour on Anti-Slavery Day 2021
Wilberforce House Museum can now be explored digitally thanks to a new 3D virtual tour.
The 3D tour has been launched today (Monday 18 October) on Anti-Slavery Day 2021.
The … More
Ferens Art Gallery to be turned into giant canvas this October half term
The Ferens Art Gallery will turn one of its walls into a huge canvas this half term so that families can create a giant jungle gallery, inspired by one of … More
Award-winning author to judge national children’s writing competition
Award-winning War Horse author Michael Morpurgo will judge a children’s creative writing competition as part of Yorkshire Festival of Story (YFOS 21), an online event happening next month.
Children from … More
Coproduction champions sought to develop SEND services in Hull
Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, is looking for SEND coproduction champions to help shape how services are delivered for children and young people with SEND.… More
The Big Answer; survey captures the voice of the young generation
Children and young people in Hull, and across the country, were asked to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, … More
Apply now for a secondary school place for September 2022
Parents and carers of Year 6 pupils have until 31 October to apply for a mainstream secondary school place for their child for September 2022.
Families that live in Hull … More
Broadacre Primary School celebrates opening of sporting facilities
The new £8.2million Broadacre Primary School building has reached another milestone in its construction phase, with the opening of the multi-use-games-area (MUGA).
Partners celebrated with a ‘MUGA official opening’ involving … More
Exhibition celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK launched in Hull as part of Black History Month
Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum, has curated 70 Objeks & Tings – a colourful Caribbean exhibition and hardback book to celebrate Black History Month 2021.
The exhibition opens at … More
Celebrated Hull historian and photographer Dr Alec Gill MBE gifts his life’s work to city
Hull historian, author and photographer Dr Alec Gill MBE has gifted his extensive research – representing 50-years of documenting the city’s Hessle Road Fishing culture – to Hull History Centre.… More
Back to school wellbeing boost for pupils and teachers
Pupils and teachers in Hull have returned to full-time education better equipped to deal with the impacts of Covid thanks to a programme which has been designed to boost emotional … More
Checkmate! Free chess event sessions from city experts
Hull’s local libraries will play host to a series of chess events open to the public, starting this weekend.
The ‘chess sesh’ events are free and open to all ages, … More
Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation
A new immersive soundwalk for Hull’s Whitefriargate will help people rediscover the magic of the historic thoroughfare this month.
Artist Jez riley French has created a soundwalk, Breet Velvit Ake … More
Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect
Schools start back next week for the new school year, and the Hull Learning Partnership wants to ensure families know what to expect upon return.
Many national Covid restrictions have … More
Hull’s new Employment Hub open for business
A new specialist employment service for Hull – The Employment Hub – has been officially opened today to support residents with securing work and training.
The Employment Hub – located … More
Despite a tough year, almost 70 percent of Hull pupils achieved a pass in GCSE English and maths
Students across Hull have today received their GCSE results.
Early data from secondary schools in Hull shows that 69 percent of pupils have achieved a standard pass, grade 4 and … More
Students across Hull celebrate their A-level results
Students across the city have been celebrating their A-level results today.
Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services said: “Well done to everyone for completing their courses in these … More
£4.4million expansion works begin at Kingswood Academy
Work is about to begin on a £4.4 million expansion of Kingswood Academy following an increase in demand for places.
The expansion is one of several schemes taking place across … More
Refurbished Medieval Gallery to be unveiled by TV star as part of Festival of Archaeology
Time Team’s Professor Carenza Lewis will open a newly refurbished Medieval Gallery at the Hull and East Riding Museum this weekend.
The gallery will be unveiled for the first time … More
Hull to host finale of Festival of Archaeology 2021
The annual Festival of Archaeology, which takes place in locations all over the country, will finish in Hull this summer.
The Hull finale will take place this Sunday, 1 August, … More
Expansion of west Hull school will offer new opportunities
Work is to begin on a £6 million expansion of The Boulevard Academy, which will increase student capacity and enable the school to offer new courses from September 2022.
The … More
Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative
Unemployed young people in Hull are being urged to take advantage of a new career and training opportunity.
Hull holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has joined forces with the Springboard Youth … More
School measures in Hull remain until the end of term, to reduce the spread of Covid
Hull’s Public Health Director, Julia Weldon, has written to schools in Hull to request they continue with the measures they have put in place until the end of the school … More
‘I know I speak on behalf of the city, when I express huge gratitude to school staff, pupils and parents’
Hull schools break for summer this week, and Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, is taking the opportunity to thank schools, pupils and parents for their hard work … More
Hull City Council wants everyone to understand the signs of child exploitation
Hull City Council wants young people, parents, carers, professionals and communities to understand the signs of child exploitation, to help protect young people in Hull.
Humberside PCC has developed some … More
Jack gets a Kickstart into new career with Hull City Council
An ambitious young man from Hull has used a national employment scheme as a springboard to begin an exciting career.
Jack Rimmington, 23, from west Hull, has secured a permanent … More
Major milestone celebrated at new Broadacre Primary School development
The new £8.2m Broadacre Primary School building has reached its half-way point. A ‘topping out’ ceremony took place to celebrate the build reaching its highest point.
Staff and pupils from … More
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