Launch of Hull’s family summer activity plan
Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd has today revealed its summer activity programmes. The plans will begin today and be available until Friday 4 September for families to enjoy.
With events … More
Education and Learning
Tom Palmer wins James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020
The winner of this year’s KS2 James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award is Tom Palmer for his book D-Day Dog, published to mark the 75th commemoration of the D-Day landings.… More
Families urged to follow public health guidance as summer holidays begin
Families in Hull are being urged to continue to follow public health guidance as summer holidays begin.
More than 5,000 pupils have attended school each day through July, with 4,500 … More
Search on for young presenters for online Freedom Festival
The Big Malarkey Festival is on the hunt for young people to be the faces of an exciting online programme as part of this year’s Freedom Festival.
The Reset Lab … More
Secondary schools developing online learning for pupils
Secondary schools in Hull have been developing how they deliver online learning to pupils.
Secondary schools have remained open for key worker and vulnerable children only since the end of … More
Children in Hull to be given laptops after £10k donation
Children that are looked after by Hull City Council are to receive laptops following a donation from Hull Esteem Consortium.
A donation of £10,000 for the purchase of 20 laptops … More
New Broadacre Primary School now a step closer
The construction of the new Broadacre Primary School has taken a step forward.
The project, which will see the existing building demolished and replaced, has now approved by the Regional … More
Children in Hull to receive laptops to support learning
Children in Hull will be given laptops to support their learning.
About 1,200 laptops are to be distributed by the city’s schools to disadvantaged children who do not have access … More
Return to Hull school ‘gone smoothly’ as pupils, parents and teachers happy to be back
Hull schools have now opened to a wider number of pupils, in nursery, reception, year one and year six.
Helen Miller, principal at Kingswood Parks primary school, said: ‘The wider … More
Exciting future of Hull’s libraries mapped out in 10-year plan
Hull City Council has agreed a 10-year strategy for the city’s libraries.
The strategy, which tells how technology will play an important role in libraries of the future, was agreed … More
Hull History Centre to archive memories from families in self-isolation
Residents are being asked to submit their memories and pictures of time spent in self-isolation for an archive being created by Hull History Centre.
The initiative, in partnership with Heritage … More
Free family activities launched by Big Malarkey organisers
Big Malarkey Festival organisers are hoping to celebrate the creativity of Hull children with a series of weekly activities as they launch Hibernation Inspiration.
The literature festival, due to take … More
Free online learning courses launched in Hull
A series of free online learning courses have been launched by Hull Training and Adult Education.
The courses offer the opportunity to develop new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications … More
Hull’s new Young Mayor appointment postponed
The new appointment to the role of Hull’s Young Mayor is to be postponed.
The city’s current Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, was elected last May and was due to be … More
Hull pupils pledge to never stay silent on abuse
Thousands of children in Hull will promise “never to commit, excuse, or stay silent about abuse or bullying” starting today.
To mark White Ribbon Day, pupils at Green Way … More
Face shields made at University of Hull to help coronavirus fight across UK
New face shield designs produced by engineers at the University of Hull could increase production of the life-saving equipment across the UK.
The university is leading a collaboration to produce … More
Airlie Bird and Rufus the Robin urging children to attend school every day
Pupils across Hull should watch out for Hull FC and Hull KR mascots appearing at their schools this month.
Airlie Bird and Rufus the Robin will be visiting 15 schools … More
Young people are being consulted on the future of Hull
Young people in Hull are being asked to help influence multi-million pound developments that will shape the city’s future.
A working group has been set up to discuss projects such … More
Hull takes part in world’s biggest drawing festival
The world’s largest drawing festival is taking place this half term – and you can grab a pencil and get involved in Hull.
The Big Draw Festival is an annual … More
Hull care leaver now competing for international business award
A Hull woman who built a successful business with her partner after they met in a Hull care home has been shortlisted for an international business award.
Sarah Fenwick and … More
Young Hull readers out of this world ahead of space-themed fREADom Quest event
More than 1,000 Hull children are feeling over the moon after taking part in this year’s fREADom Quest to read six books over the summer holidays.
That’s because the 1,200 … More
£25,000 ‘pocket park’ to pop up next to Hull school
A £25,000 “pocket park” is being created in Hull to encourage young families, teenagers and adults to get outdoors.
The green sanctuary will be created as part of a £1.35 … More
Library of contemporary and classic plays to tour Hull
Award-winning theatre company Middle Child are teaming up with Hull Libraries to bring a pop-up version of their script library to residents across Hull this autumn.
The Plays Aloud, which … More
Plan launched to deliver best outcomes for children and families
A plan to ensure Hull is an inspiring, healthy and safe city for children and young people to learn, play, work and live has been launched.
The city’s Children, Young … More
Entertain your children for free with this new project
Parents and carers have endless play inspiration at their fingertips with the launch of a new project.
Active Imaginations has been designed to keep toddlers’ brains and bodies active. Public … More
Give views on provision for special educational needs or disabilities in Hull
Families who have children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) are being asked for their views on provision in the city.
Families, carers and professionals who work with children … More
Why pupils should aim to attend school every day
A campaign to encourage pupils to aim for 100 per cent school attendance has been launched in Hull.
Headteachers from the city’s primary and secondary schools have launched the Every … More
Have your say on a piece of history
A public vote is being launched for people to have their say on which historic artefacts they would like to see as part of future exhibitions.
From Monday 24 February, … More
Hull one of five cities to host exclusive CBeebies event
Hull has been named as one of the only Northern cities to host a new CBeebies event this summer.
Hull and York join four London and Surrey locations announced so … More
Story of fateful voyage from Hull’s whaling past to be performed in schools
A Hull-based theatre company is taking an immersive maritime-themed performance to local primary schools.
Theatre on the Edge, which aims to produce quality theatre with new and original work, has … More
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