Families encouraged to take up free nursery places
Hull City Council is encouraging parents of pre-school children to take up their child’s free nursery place.
All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free … More
Education and Learning
Plans announced for Big Malarkey Festival 2021
Preparations are underway for the return of Hull’s much-loved family festival, The Big Malarkey.
The Big Malarkey Festival, from Hull Libraries, will bring together well-known authors and illustrators alongside … More
Search for specialist training provider to deliver ‘Maritime Futures’ programme
The Hull Maritime project is looking to appoint a specialist training provider to deliver an accredited training programme for young people in Hull.
Thanks to funding awarded to the Hull … More
Dedicated base for children with autism inspires awareness-raising project
The team behind one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for children with autism is raising awareness of the condition among pupils and its workforce.
The new £8.2 million Broadacre Primary … More
More than 30,000 Hull pupils in school each day for face-to-face learning
As children complete their third week back at school, Helen Christmas, Hull’s public health lead for children and families reflects on their return.
Helen said: “We always knew the return … More
Two secondary schools given go-ahead for expansion
Boulevard Academy and Malet Lambert expansion plans have been given the go-ahead, by the Regional Schools Commission and the Department for Education.
Proposals to expand the city’s secondary schools were … More
Free reading resources for families of pre-school children
Hull City Council is encouraging families to read to their pre-school children to help them be prepared for school, with a range of free resources available.
It is never too … More
Consultation to begin on Trinity House Academy move
Consultation is to begin this week on proposals to move Hull’s historic Trinity House Academy to the larger site of former Endeavour Academy.
Delta Academies Trust, which runs Hull Trinity … More
Rapid lateral flow testing kits now available for families
Free Covid-19 home testing kits are available to all families and households with early years, primary, secondary school and college-aged children and young people, including childcare and support bubbles, as … More
Every child in Hull to be connected and stay connected
Hull City Council’s ambition that every child in the city is connected has moved a big step forward as local food company Cranswick donates 1156 laptops to children in the … More
Inspiring Hull women celebrated as part of Hull Women’s Week
Hull Women’s Week will celebrate International Women’s Day and the contribution of women living and working in our local community.
Starting on Monday 8 March, International Women’s Day, female role … More
More than 3,000 children receive secondary school place offer
Today, parents of children starting secondary school in Hull in September will be offered a school place.
More than 3,000 11-year-olds will be offered a place at one of the … More
Schools in Hull prepare for full re-opening
Primary schools, secondary schools, special schools and colleges will open to all pupils from Monday 8 March.
Primary school pupils will all return on Monday 8 March, and secondary and … More
Hull school chosen as region’s Teaching School Hub
St Mary’s College has been selected by the Department for Education to be a Teaching School Hub, providing school leader and teacher training and development for the region’s teachers.
The … More
Join Hull Libraries and special guests for free online half term fun
Families are invited to join Hull Libraries and their special guests in a range of activities to enjoy from the comfort of home this half term.
Learn new skills and … More
Young artists to take centre stage at Ferens Junior Open
Hundreds of talented young artists will be showcased this weekend at the Ferens Junior Open.
The annual Junior Open, taking place online for the first time, launches on Friday 12 … More
Magical Museums activity booklet and digital programme created to support families during lockdown
Hull Museums and the Ferens Art Gallery have teamed up with a local artist to create a free family activity booklet packed with fun and exciting crafts and activities to … More
HeadStart Hull encourages young people to access support during children’s mental health week
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and HeadStart Hull is using the week to highlight the resources and support available to children and young people in Hull.
Gail Teasdale, … More
Grab your wands and broomsticks for magical Harry Potter Night
Young wizards, witches and muggles all invited to a magical Harry Potter Night tomorrow (Thursday 4 February).
The Hull Libraries team has been working hard to bring the magic of … More
National Storytelling Week to explore rich history of Whitefriargate
To celebrate National Storytelling Week, Hull Libraries and Hull City Council are sharing some of the special memories people have of Whitefriargate in a series of oral history interviews.
The … More
Shortlist for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2021 announced
The shortlist for the 14th James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award has been announced.
This year’s shortlist features ten varied titles, from fantasy to realism, featuring books that respond to … More
Free school meal vouchers will continue over February half term
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will receive food vouchers worth £15 over the February half term week.
During term time all children eligible … More
Young artists invited to showcase talents in Ferens Art Gallery’s Junior Open
The Ferens Junior Open exhibition, an annual highlight of the Ferens calendar, will take place, not once, but twice this year.
The exhibition, which traditionally takes place towards the end … More
Start something new in 2021 with Hull Training and Adult Education
Hull Training and Adult Education have a range of online, free and low cost courses on offer.
During last year’s lockdown many people turned to online learning as a way … More
Hull Libraries support thousands of people through Covid-19 pandemic with ebooks, audiobooks and virtual events
When Hull’s 12 library branches were forced to close in March as part of the national lockdown, Hull Libraries remained open online and saw a surge in requests for digital … More
How Hull schools will operate following Government announcement
Hull schools will be open for vulnerable children and key worker children only, following the Government’s announcement that schools across the country will close to help prevent the spread of … More
Children enjoy festivities across Hull schools
Hull schools are finishing the difficult year with plenty of festive fun for pupils.
Festive events have been adapted, so that children can still enjoy the excitement and magic of … More
Work set to start on new build £8.2million primary school
Construction work is set to begin on a new build £8.2 million primary school, including one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for young children with autism.
Contracts have been exchanged … More
Children receiving free school meals to be given vouchers for food over Christmas
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week over the Christmas holidays.
Parents of children who receive free … More
Stunning art installations set to feature as part of £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment
The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment is set to feature a number of permanent art installations that will celebrate and bring to life Hull’s rich maritime past.
The installations, from internationally-renowned … More
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