Children help create signs to boost park safety in Hull 17th July 2026 Hull youngsters have created an illustration for the signs, which contain a QR code to allow for safety issues to be reported. Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Parks Cllr Linda TockCllr Ted DolmanOak Road playing fieldsParks
HTAE apprentice defies odds to earn distinction 8th July 2026 A Hull City Council apprentice who suffered a stroke during her training has demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination to complete her course with a distinction. Amy Shepherd, 31, has successfully achieved her Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE), despite facing significant personal and health challenges along the way. Amy […] Read more Education and Learning Feature Regeneration Amy ShepherdCllr Linda TockHTAENeighbourhoods and Housing Service
School staff recognised for building relationships that boost wellbeing and belonging 7th July 2026 Caring and dedicated staff from schools across the city have been recognised by Hull City Council’s ‘Thrive’ Board for boosting the wellbeing of pupils. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockHull Community PlanRelationships That MatterThrive
HTAE apprentice achieves prestigious Master Butcher award 23rd June 2026 HTAE apprentice, Paul Cook, has been awarded the highly respected Master Butcher accreditation from the Institute of Meat. Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockCranswickHTAEPaul Cook
All With Us programme claims prestigious LGC award 12th June 2026 Hull City Council has been recognised nationally, winning silver at the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards for its ‘All With Us’ programme. Read more Children and families Community and Living Health and Social Care Housing News Public Health All With UsCllr Linda TockLGC AwardsNorth Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Willowfield SEND School plans approved 4th June 2026 Plans for a new specialist school in Hull for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have been passed at Planning Committee. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Planning Regeneration Cllr Linda TockDepartment for EducationHull EsteemPlanning committeeWillowfield SEND School
Spotlight on support for youngsters as Volunteers’ Week 2026 starts 1st June 2026 The vital support offered to children and young people by Hull Independent Visitors Service is being highlighted as Volunteers’ Week 2026 gets underway. Running from Monday 1 June-Sunday 7 June, Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. In Hull, some of that important work is being carried […] Read more Children and families News Cllr Linda TockHull Independent Visitors ServiceVolunteers' Week
New SEND facility at The Boulevard Academy 19th March 2026 A new dedicated SEND unit and resource base has opened at The Boulevard Academy to provide additional support for students with special educational needs. The self-contained modular building features two classrooms and breakout areas, specialist teaching spaces, staff areas and toilets. The facility can support up to 25 secondary age students with a range of […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHull Esteem ConsortiumSENDSewell ConstructionThe Boulevard Academy
Trio of HTAE learners bring home awards 10th March 2026 Three talented learners from Hull Training & Adult Education (HTAE) proudly represented the service at the annual Hull & East Yorkshire Inter-College Electrical Installation & Diagnostics Challenge, each of them collecting an award. Hosted at Hull College, Alfie Davis (19), Joel Brewer (21) and Will Taylor (19) competed against other Level 2 full-time students and […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training and Adult Education
Simpler Recycling: Council launches free resources to help children learn about recycling 9th March 2026 Hull City Council has launched free, ready to use recycling resources, designed to make learning about waste simple for children both at school and at home. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Waste Cllr Charles QuinnCllr Linda TockLearningsimpler recyclingwaste
Plans submitted for new SEND school in Hull 20th February 2026 Hull City Council has submitted plans for a new specialist school in Hull to cater for 125 pupils with severe physical and/or learning difficulties (SLD), whilst also creating up to 100 full‑time equivalent jobs. Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockFrederick Holmes Special SchoolHull EsteemWillowfield SEND School
Free event to discover apprenticeship opportunities 15th January 2026 Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) is offering those interested in a career in engineering, construction or business the chance to meet prospective employers during National Apprenticeship Week. Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training and Adult EducationMeet the EmployerNational Apprenticeship Week