Open a book, open a world: children’s reading conference set to ignite curiosity 12th June 2024 A conference dedicated to children’s reading will take place in Hull next week. The James Reckitt Reading Conference has been launched in conjunction with the year’s celebrations, commemorating 100 years since Sir James Reckitt died, in March 1924. The conference is aimed at a range of professionals involved in young people’s reading; including teachers and […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Hull LibrariesHull Schools Libraries ServicesJames Reckitt Reading ConferenceJeffrey BoakyeJon BiddleSir James Reckitt
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Make May ‘a Month of Movement’ 1st May 2024 In his third post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks about how you can improve your health and wellbeing by taking a few small steps each day. May is very much the month of movement. With the weather […] Read more Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Opinion Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelThe Step in the Right Direction Hull BlogWalking
Hull City Council offering cash bonus to new childcare practitioners 30th April 2024 Hull City Council has been chosen to take part in a new pilot scheme that offers a cash incentive to newly qualified or returning childcare practitioners. Back in March 2023, the government announced transformative reforms in childcare for working parents, expanding the offer of free childcare to more working parents. As a result, all local […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News ChildcareChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleEducationNurseriesnursery places
Increase in number of Hull school pupils offered their first preference primary school 18th April 2024 Families across the city have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September. 96% of pupils were offered their first preference of school, up from 95% the year before. 2% of pupils were offered their second preference and 1% their third preference. This means 99% of pupils in total obtained one of their preferences, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleEducationHull SchoolsPauline Turnerprimary school places
Young people with SEND invited to Preparation for Adulthood marketplace event 3rd April 2024 Hull City Council is hosting a marketplace event for Hull young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families to find out more about their options and support their preparation for adulthood. The event is aimed at young people age 14-25 and takes place on Thursday 11 April, from 11am-6.30pm on the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleHull Local OfferPauline TurnerSEND
How Hull’s Young Carers Project supports the city’s young carers 13th March 2024 Today is Young Carers Action Day and Hull City Council is highlighting the local support available for the city’s young carers. A young carer is a young person who cares for a family member who may have a disability, serious illness, a mental health issue or an alcohol, drug or substance problem. Caring for someone […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEarly help teamHull Young Carers ProjectNHSUniversity of Hullyoung carersYouth centres
Increase in number of Hull school pupils offered their first preference school 1st March 2024 Families across the city have received their children’s secondary school place allocation for September. 84% of pupils were offered their first preference of school, up from 81% the year before. 9% of pupils were offered their second preference and 2% their third preference. This means 95% of pupils in total obtained one of their preferences, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News childrenChildren and familieschildren's servicesCouncillor Linda TockEducationHull SchoolsOfstedSecondary Schools
Students quiz leaders about devolution as consultation enters final week 21st February 2024 With only one week to go in the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution consultation, council leaders have been talking to young people at Bishop Burton College about what devolution could mean for their future. Students were invited to meet Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull […] Read more Devolution Education and Learning News Regeneration Bill MeredithBishop Burton CollegeCllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolution
Seeds of Change heritage project launched 21st February 2024 A project to celebrate the rich past of the oil seed crushing industry in Wincolmlee has been launched today. The Seeds of Change project will investigate and celebrate Hull’s history in the sector and the role it has played in the city over the last 500 years. It will focus on the lower River Hull […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardHistoric EnglandHumber Field ArchaeologySeeds of Change
Inspection shows improved support for children with SEND in Hull 2nd February 2024 Hull has seen improvements to services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) since its previous inspections in 2019. Whilst our services for children with SEND have seen improvement, the Kingston-Upon-Hull Local Area Partnership – which ensures these services are in place for the population of Hull, has been given the middle rating […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockCQCEducationHull Local OfferHull Parent Carer ForumHull SEND strategyHumber and North Yorkshire ICBOfstedSEND
Hull landmarks to turn purple for Holocaust Memorial Day 25th January 2024 City centre landmarks in Hull will be lit purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The day of remembrance is held annually on 27 January, allowing thoughts to turn to the 6 million Jews and the millions of other people murdered by the Nazi regime. Those killed during more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and […] Read more Civic Education and Learning News Cllr Mike Rossholocaust memorial day
Devolution: Increasing productivity, jobs and skills 23rd January 2024 An assessment across many industries in Hull and East Yorkshire would show they have something to be proud of in terms of productivity and their levels of innovation. The region is home to world class research and development facilities, such as Reckitt’s global Research & Development HQ, the University of Hull’s Allam Medical building and […] Read more Business Devolution Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisDevolutionHumber FreeportSiemens Gamesa
