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
Image source, Hull City Council Training programme prepares kids for transition to secondary school 30th June 2026 More than 1,500 year 6 students from across Hull have taken part in a two-week training programme to prepare them for the transition from primary to secondary school. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Linda TockHM Coast GuardHull City CouncilKid Alertnetwork railNHSNorthernNorthern PowergridSafer Roads Humber
Image source, MJ Awards Hull City Council wins prestigious MJ Awards 23rd June 2026 Hull City Council has been recognised for its excellence in local government after winning in two categories at the MJ Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding innovation, resilience and impact across local authorities. As well as winning in two categories, Hull was shortlisted in a further three categories, out of 21. On Friday 19 June, at the awards evening, Hull was named one […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockMJ awards
Hull social workers recognised in national awards 16th March 2026 Hull City Council is proud to announce that many of its social workers, as well as one of its teams, have received nationwide recognition for outstanding contribution to the social work profession. Amazing Social Workers is a campaign championing the exceptional work happening across the UK social work profession. It is run by the British […] Read more Children and families News BASWCouncillor Linda TockHull City Councilsocial work week
Hull Best Start Family Hubs Achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 2 Accreditation 3rd March 2026 Hull Best Start Family Hubs have officially achieved Stage 2 accreditation from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, marking an important milestone in the city’s work to support families and provide high-quality infant feeding and parent-infant relationship care. The Baby Friendly Initiative, which began in 1994, is a global programme that transforms healthcare for babies, […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull Best Start Family HubsHull City CouncilUNICEF
Humber frontline leaders to drive 10‑year plan for young people 27th February 2026 A gathering of 160 youth sector professionals took place at the University of Hull on Wednesday 25 February to discuss the challenges facing young people in the region and what the government’s new National Youth Strategy means for local services. The event was organised by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Youth Work Unit, in partnership […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City CouncilNational Youth AgencyNational Youth Strategy
Have Your Say on Future SEND Support 25th February 2026 The Government has launched a national consultation about improving support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The consultation, SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First, was published on Monday 23 February and is seeking the views of families in Hull and across England. The proposals aim to: Your experiences […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City CouncilSENDThe Hull SEND Local Offer
Museums Quarter recognised at Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Awards 19th February 2026 Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology and the Streetlife Museum have been named Most Infant Feeding Friendly Public Place at the 2026 Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Awards. The awards ceremony, held on Friday 23 January at York St John University, celebrates individuals and organisations making a significant contribution to supporting and promoting infant feeding across the region. Both museums were early supporters of the Milk Trail, developed […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockCouncillor Rob PritchardInfant Feeding AwardsMuseum of ArchaeologyStreetlife Museum
Hull celebrates historic milestone as more than half of local babies are now breastfed 13th February 2026 The Hull Integrated Feeding Team and Hull City Council are proud to announce that, for the first time in the city’s history, over 50% of babies in Hull are being breastfed at six weeks, marking a major public health achievement. The Hull Integrated Infant Feeding Team has confirmed that breastfeeding rates have reached 52%, a […] Read more Children and families News Public Health Councillor Linda ChambersCouncillor Linda TockHull City Council
National recognition for Hull schools supporting disadvantaged pupils to succeed 11th February 2026 A number of Hull schools have received national recognition for their exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils at the end of the 2024/25 academic year. The city is amongst the top-performing nationally for the achievement of its primary school cohort. However, the recognition isn’t limited to primary. Pre-school outcomes are also strong in relation to similar […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City Council
Thousands attend more than 240 Healthy Holidays activities this winter 10th February 2026 The latest Healthy Holidays Hull winter programme has been a fantastic success, reaching 5,185 children, young people, and families across the city during the winter break. An impressive array of free activities and warm zones included SEND ice skating, paddle sessions, crafts, musical theatre, swimming, multi‑sport activities, and much more. Healthy Holidays Hull is firmly […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHealthy Holidays HullHull City Council
