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
More than £4m Skills Bootcamps funding to help advance careers and boost skills 18th January 2024 Skills Bootcamps will continue in Hull and East Yorkshire thanks to a £4.3 million funding boost from government to support 1,603 individuals across different sectors. Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE), which is leading and managing the programme, will work with employers and training providers to support local people to train up to better jobs […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHEY LEPHTAEJames Newman OBESkills Bootcamps
Interactive and multilingual map of Hull launched to welcome people to the city 16th January 2024 The city’s first interactive and multilingual map has been launched as a part of the Hullitage Project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The unique ‘Hullitage’ map has been built by the National Initiative for Creative Education and is co-created by participants and volunteers. It contains interesting and often forgotten information about Hull’s rich […] Read more Community and Living Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Discover HullHullitage MapNational Initiative for Creative Educationnational lottery community fund
Learner Awards celebrates successful 2023 for HTAE 3rd January 2024 Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) hosted its annual Learner Awards as it celebrated another successful year. In total, 19 awards were presented at the ceremony in the Guildhall, with winners ranging from adult learners, apprentices and employers. As well as handing out awards, it was a chance to highlight how education and training can […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAELearner Awards
Jessica’s Hull-themed Christmas design chosen for Hull City Council’s Christmas card 20th December 2023 Hull City Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes, have picked the winning design for the council’s e-Christmas card. Primary school pupils from right across the city entered the annual competition. Jessica, age 8, from Stoneferry Primary School, submitted the winning design. Her design will be sent to hundreds of people […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News ChristmasChristmas 2023Councillor mike rossLord MayorLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealMatt JukesStoneferry Primary School
New Ancient Egyptian experience on offer for school pupils 18th October 2023 Hull’s Hands on History Museum is now offering a chance for Hull school pupils to experience Ancient Egypt. This follows a re-display of original artefacts and historically significant replicas of the objects found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, alongside new interpretation, and new immersive learning experiences. Many of the objects formed the centrepiece of the Tutankhamun: 100 […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Ancient EgyptCllr Rob PritchardDavid AlcockHands on History MuseumHeritage LearningHull MuseumsHull Schools
