Cllr Linda Tock

View article Hull Fostering joins premiere of new film highlighting urgent need for foster carers

Hull Fostering joins premiere of new film highlighting urgent need for foster carers

Hull Fostering has joined forces with more than 90 local authorities for the simultaneous release of a new short film that highlights an urgent need for more foster carers. ‘The Run’ premiered at 12 noon at Birmingham’s Everyman Cinema and went live online nationwide, marking one of the largest collaborative fostering campaigns ever seen in […]

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View article Hull offers free childcare funding for two-year-olds in low-income families

Hull offers free childcare funding for two-year-olds in low-income families

Hull City Council is urging eligible families to apply for funding to access free childcare for their two-year-old children. The 2 Year Funding Scheme offers up to 15 hours of early education and childcare for two-year-olds in low-income or non-working households. Councillor Linda Tock, portfolio holder for children’s services, said: “Early education is such an […]

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View article Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops

Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops

Families looking for fright-tastically free Halloween events are invited to Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) seasonal activities this month. A spook-tacular line-up of family-friendly workshops and activities, perfect for children aged four to 11, is being hosted. Halloween family crafting workshops will begin at The Avenues Education Centre on Park Avenue this week, running […]

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View article Free football sessions return for young care leavers

Free football sessions return for young care leavers

‘Care to Dream’ football sessions will return thanks to Hull and East Riding Leaving Care Teams and the Tigers Trust. The sessions, aimed at young care experienced people aged 16-25 years, will kick-off again next week, joint funded by Room 42 and the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation. These free sessions are aimed at care […]

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View article More support for SEND pupils at Ganton Special School thanks to council investment

More support for SEND pupils at Ganton Special School thanks to council investment

A brand-new facility to support additional SEND pupils has opened at Ganton Special School. Two classrooms, two quiet rooms and associated facilities have been installed on-site as part of Hull City Council’s continued commitment to supporting SEND children in Hull. Up to 20 SEND places have been created at Ganton Special School, which will allow […]

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View article Supported Internships applications open for September 2026

Supported Internships applications open for September 2026

Hull City Council’s Supported Internships team has collaborated with partners to organise a host of upcoming events and information sessions on September 2026 applications. The structured work-based programme is aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds with SEND who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and who want to access the world of work, but may […]

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View article Successful Multiply programme ends after supporting almost 5,000 learners

Successful Multiply programme ends after supporting almost 5,000 learners

Hull City Council’s Multiply programme, aimed at improving adult’s numeracy skills, has come to an end with remarkable success. In three years, it engaged with 4,963 learners and provided them with the opportunity to progress into further learning, increase confidence and gain employment. Multiply, a DfE-funded scheme through UK Shared Prosperity Fund and managed by […]

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View article Council launches ‘Tea and Chat’ to support school attendance

Council launches ‘Tea and Chat’ to support school attendance

Hull City Council, in collaboration NHS partners, is rolling out a series of ‘Tea and Chat’ events aimed at supporting families facing challenges with school attendance. These informal sessions offer a welcoming space for parents, carers and children to access free advice and support around issues such as anxiety, mental health and general wellbeing. With […]

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View article Women into Manufacturing and Engineering careers event returns to Guildhall

Women into Manufacturing and Engineering careers event returns to Guildhall

Hull’s Guildhall will host a free event aimed at supporting women and girls in the region considering a career path in the manufacturing, engineering, construction, digital and renewable sectors. Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME), part of Green Port Hull, is hosting a careers event to encourage more young women to explore opportunities in the […]

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View article Apply for this autumn’s Skills Bootcamps

Apply for this autumn’s Skills Bootcamps

Businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire wishing to upskill existing staff or train new employees, as well as individuals aiming to further their careers, are invited to apply for the next phase of Skills Bootcamps. Individuals can access fully funded courses available in Logistics and Warehousing, Tax Basics AAT L4 and Certificates in Bookkeeping Level […]

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View article HTAE boosts skills success in Hull

HTAE boosts skills success in Hull

Learners are being urged to act fast, as places are now available for courses starting during September Adults across Hull are boosting their job prospects thanks to help from Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE). The success of learners who’ve attained vital knowledge of functional skills is being celebrated, with adults of all ages able […]

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