More support to be offered to young people with new Young Futures Hub 16th September 2026 Hull has been one of the cities selected to establish one of the government’s new Young Futures Hubs. Unlike a traditional youth club, Young Futures Hubs will connect young people directly to the services that address the biggest challenges they are facing. Alongside providing open access to sports, creative activities and trusted youth workers, each […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEducationYoung Futures Hubs
Over 50 employers to exhibit at this year’s Apprenticeship Expo 16th September 2026 Over 50 employers and training providers will be there to exhibit at this year’s Hull & East Riding Apprenticeship Expo. It will take place in Bishop Burton College’s Equine Arena on Wednesday 30 September, and will be open to the public from 3.45pm – 6.00pm. The event is aimed at young people in years 11, […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration ApprenticeshipsBishop Burton CollegeChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockDepartment for EducationDFEEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEmploymentTraining
Hull City Council launches its new vision for the future of children and young people 11th July 2025 Hull City Council has officially launched its new plan for children and young people. The Children and Young People Plan (CYPP) 2025-2030 is a strategic document which outlines how the local authority and its partners will work together to improve the lives and outcomes of children and young people in Hull. The plan was co-produced […] Read more Children and families News Abbee McLatchieChildren and young peopleChildren and Young People Plan (CYPP) 2025-2030cllr tockEuniceMKM StadiumNational Youth Agency (NYAYoung Mayor
Hull City Council urges local families to foster as it increases its support 26th June 2025 With rising demand for safe, stable homes for children in care, Hull City Council is stepping up its efforts to recruit and retain foster carers – offering an enhanced support package and renewing its pledge to prioritise people over profit. The council is calling on residents to consider fostering through Hull Fostering, a not-for-profit service […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull Fostering
Hull City Council and local school trust expand special school places 19th June 2025 The Venn Academy Trust has worked with Hull City Council to build on their capacity for more special school places. Bridgeview Special School, part of the school trust, has greatly expanded their number of places. They have also enhanced their provision and specialist curriculum offer. In response to local needs, they have created a specialist […] Read more Children and families News Bridgeview Special SchoolChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockOfstedschoolsSENDspecial educational needs or disabilitiesSpecial SchoolsVenn Academy Trust
Hull City Council celebrates cohort of newly qualified social workers 19th June 2025 Colleagues from across Adult Social Care and Children’s Services came together to celebrate the hard work of Newly Qualified Social Workers during their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE). The annual ASYE Celebration Event is a joyful and reflective tradition where the efforts of both newly qualified social workers and their assessors is recognised. […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careASYEChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda ChambersCouncillor Linda TockPauline Turnersocial workSocial Work AcademyTracy Meyerhoff
Anti-violence campaign to be rolled out in Hull schools 18th June 2025 Hull City Council have commissioned a citywide violence reduction campaign for schools. Over the coming months, local man and charity founder Paul Spence will deliver impactful talks to every secondary school pupil in years 7-10, and provide ten educational booklets to every primary school in the city. Through these talks and resources, young people across […] Read more Children and families News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEducationschools
Hull City Council appeals for more foster carers to join them this Foster Care Fortnight 13th May 2025 Hull City Council is calling on the people of Hull to come forward and consider fostering as part of a major awareness drive for this upcoming Foster Care Fortnight (13–26 May 2025). With one of the highest populations of looked-after children in the country, Hull urgently needs more foster carers to keep children safe, supported […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFoster care fortnightFosteringHull Fostering
Find out about the free childcare support available to you – including childcare places and breakfast clubs 8th May 2025 Hull City Council is urging local parents and carers to take advantage of the free childcare provision available to them. The government’s childcare offer for working parents has expanded over the past year and the council want to ensure parents and carers understand what their options are for their child’s government-funded early education. The council’s […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News 30 hours free childcarebreakfast clubscareersChildcarechildcare fundingChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleEarly educationEarly yearsEducationFamily Information ServiceFree childcare
Find out more about jobs in health and care at bumper careers event 1st May 2025 People in the region are being invited to find out about the careers on offer at the Inclusive Careers – Health and Care Expo this May. It takes place in the Kingston Suite at the MKM Stadium on Thursday 22 May, 4.00pm – 7.00pm. It’s a great opportunity for young people, parents/carers and adults who […] Read more Education and Learning Health and Social Care News adult social carecareerschild friendly cityChildren and young peopleCity Health Care PartnershipEast Riding CouncileventHealthHull JobsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustHumber Teaching NHS Foundation TrustJobsJobs in HullLearning and skillsMKM StadiumNHSSocial careTraining
Hull City Council’s Connexions service receives glowing report as it retains accreditation 30th April 2025 Hull City Council’s Connexions service has retained the matrix accreditation for the quality of its information, advice and guidance services to young people in Hull. Connexions offer support for young people and adults up to 25 years into employment, education and training. The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleconnexionsEducationEmploymentIAGLearning and skillsmatrix standardPauline TurnerSENDTraining
Hull social workers recognised as some of the country’s ‘Amazing Social Workers’ this Social Work Week 20th March 2025 Social workers across Hull City Council’s Children and Family Services have been honoured as some of the ‘Amazing Social Workers’ being celebrated for World Social Work Week. Many individuals, as well as one of the teams, have been profiled as part of the British Association of Social Worker’s (BASW) annual celebrations. The BASW is the […] Read more Children and families News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleChildren Social ServicesPauline Turnersocial workSocial Work Academysocial work week
