Hull City Psychological Service hosts training day for children support assistants 28th October 2025 Hull City Psychological Service recently hosted its first Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) Continued Professional Development (CPD) Day. On Tuesday 14 October, 25 ELSAs from 20 schools in the city attended the session at the Albemarle Music Centre, including representatives from primary, secondary, post-16 years education, specialist SEND and alternative provision. The milestone event aimed […] Read more Children and families News children's servicesCouncillor Linda TockELSA
Blue Diamond Awards return as National Care Leavers Week expands to a month 24th October 2025 Hull City Council hosts its annual Blue Diamond Awards on Thursday 13 November, celebrating the successes and achievements of the city’s young people. This year, the ceremony lands in the middle of National Care Leavers Month. Previously, National Care Leavers Week took place at the end of October. The week has now moved and expanded to run throughout November. […] Read more Children and families News Blue Diamond AwardsCouncillor Linda TockHull City Council
Hull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative 21st October 2025 Hull’s Family Hubs successfully passed Stage One of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, on the first attempt. The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme transforming healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership between UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since 1994, the Baby Friendly […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFamily hubsUNICEF
Council launch summer campaign to boost free school meal uptake 16th July 2025 Hull City Council is launching a campaign this summer to ensure eligible families benefit from free school meals, potentially saving households up to £300 per year. As part of the campaign, 1,693 letters will be sent to parents and guardians during the school holidays. These letters will target families who, according to Council Tax Reduction […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFree school meals
Thrive Hull hosts premiere event for new youth mental health support videos 10th July 2025 The Thrive Hull Partnership hosted a celebration event to premiere new ‘what to expect’ videos, which aim to help children and young people accessing emotional and mental health support. The Thrive Hull Partnership, led by Hull City Council and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), works with over 80 organisations, services and […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News Councillor Linda TockMental HealthNHS HumberNorth Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardPrinces QuayThrive Hull
Hull Family Hubs awarded certificate by UNICEF 9th July 2025 Hull’s Family Hubs have been awarded a Certificate of Commitment from UNICEF. This is the first step towards gaining recognition from the UK Committee for UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative. The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme which aims to transform healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFamily hubsUNICEF
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
Card game created by young care experienced children in Hull to be used nationally 10th June 2025 Care-experienced children in Hull have created a new card game for social workers which has caught national attention. The game they named ‘the Cards You’re Dealt’ features 48 playing cards, which each have an image and statement of something children feel is important to their lives. They created it as a fun and engaging way […] Read more Children and families News Care Leaverschildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockLooked after childrensocial workSocial Work AcademyYoung Voices Influencing Care
Applications open for 30 hours government-funded childcare provision 5th June 2025 Working parents in Hull can now apply for 30 hours of funded childcare from September. All eligible working parents of children who will be nine months old before 1 September can apply to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week. This follows the successful rollout of 15 funded hours for children from […] Read more Children and families News 30 hours free childcareChildcarechildcare fundingCouncillor Linda TockEarly educationEarly yearsFamily Information ServiceFree childcareNurseriesnursery places
