Hull Young Voices Influencing Care celebrate recognition at Amplify 2025 10th November 2025 Young people from Hull’s Young Voices Influencing Care (YVIC) group recently celebrated their nomination for the Campaign Award at A National Voice’s (ANV) Amplify 2025 event, held in London on Friday 31 October. ANV, which is the Children in Care Council for England, hosts the Amplify event annually, to bring together groups across the country […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull Young Voices Influencing CareShine Bright
Hull Family Hubs launch new ‘Togetherness’ model to strengthen support for families 10th November 2025 For many years, Hull City Council has used the Solihull Approach as a framework for supporting emotional health and wellbeing for families, and improving relationships between children, young people and their cares. Now, Hull Family Hubs are entering a new era, as the Solihull Approach becomes known as Togetherness. The change marks a significant step […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockThe Solihull ApproachTogetherness
Hull gardener recognised by Friends of the Earth for work with Bransholme youth garden project 7th November 2025 A gardener in Hull has been acknowledged for his work at Astra Youth Centre in Bransholme, where young people are connecting with nature, developing new skills, and improving their wellbeing through the centre’s innovative gardening project. Jon Pearson was presented with the prestigious Earthmovers Award at Friends of the Earth’s Yorkshire Summer Action Gathering. The […] Read more Children and families News BransholmeCouncillor Linda TockRewilding YouthYouth Garden Project
Free school meals auto-enrolment pilot helps hundreds of Hull pupils 7th November 2025 A Hull City Council pilot scheme to automatically identify and register eligible children for free school meals has helped ensure 750 additional pupils are now receiving the support they are entitled to. The auto-enrolment pilot, launched earlier this year, was designed to make it easier for families to access free school meals without the need for a separate application. […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockMary MeredithSchool meals
Hull City Council welcomes Young People’s Parliament 29th October 2025 Hull City Council hosted the annual Hull Young People’s Parliament event at the Guildhall on 23 October, bringing together more than 100 young people aged between 11 and 18 from across the city. The event offered a dynamic platform for young voices to be heard on the issues that matter most to them. The young […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentMatt Jukes
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
