First Family Hub to offer even more support to Hull families 24th July 2023 The Parks Children’s Centre is becoming the first children’s centre in Hull to be rebranded as one of the new Family Hubs, offering even more support to local children and families. One-stop hubs will offer support from conception through to age 19, or up to 25 for young people with special education needs and disabilities, […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFamily hubsParks Family Hubyoung people and family services
Aspiring Hull social workers invited to ‘step up’ to social work 7th March 2023 People from Hull are being encouraged to ‘Step up to Social Work’ through a government scheme. Hull City Council’s social workers provide life changing care and support to our city’s most vulnerable children and families. Social work is both a challenging and rewarding career, providing a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting difference to the […] Read more News Children and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's serviceschildren's social careCouncillor Linda Tocksocial workSocial Work Academysocial work weekStep up to Social Work
Hull becomes trailblazer city for Start for Life funding 10th February 2023 Hull is to benefit from £3.5million for Family Hubs to support the city’s families. One-stop hubs will offer support from conception through to age 19, or up to 25 for young people with special education needs and disabilities, in local communities. Family Hubs will expand what’s on offer in Hull’s children’s centres, and provide help […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFamily hubsstart for life
Mayor of Futaba-machi visits Hull 17th January 2023 The Mayor of Futaba-machi in Japan, Mr Shiro Izawa, along with former Hull English teacher, Anthony Ballard, have visited Hull to talk about how a natural disaster in their country gave rise to a unique relationship between our areas. Anthony, who previously taught English in Hull, and former East Riding English teacher, Philip Jellyman, moved […] Read more Civic Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockFutaba-machiHull's Young MayorLord Mayor Cllr Christine Randall
Significant step forward for children’s services in Hull 13th January 2023 Hull’s children’s services mark a significant milestone after the latest full Ofsted inspection found the service is no longer Inadequate. During a two-week inspection in November, inspectors found that the council provides ‘good’ services for children in care and has given an overall judgement of Requires Improvement. The previous full inspection, in 2019, assessed the […] Read more Children and families News children's serviceschildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockMatt JukesOfstedPauline TurnerSocial Work Academy
Hull’s new Young Mayor is selected 5th December 2022 Young People in Hull have selected the city’s fourth Young Mayor. Amaya Newman from Ron Dearing UTC was appointed following a selection day attended by 16 young people. The young people were set a team challenge and planned and made a speech in their bid to be the next Young Mayor for Hull. For the […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentRon Dearing UTCVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Support offered to families in private fostering arrangements 5th December 2022 Hull City Council is raising awareness about private fostering arrangements and the help available to families. Private fostering is an informal arrangement made by parents and carers for a child to live with another family – where the other family is not close relatives; grandparents, aunt/ uncle, or step-parent by marriage. Where a child is […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull safeguarding children partnershipPrivate fostering
Malet Lambert opens Jane Disbrey Hall as the school celebrates 90 years of education 2nd December 2022 The new extension to Malet Lambert School has officially opened. The sports hall extension has been named Jane Disbrey Hall, after the well-loved former Headteacher. The hall is a multi-functional space that can also be used for exams and events. Along with the sports hall, there are an additional five classrooms and a staff room, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockHull Esteem ConsortiumHull Learning PartnershipHull SchoolsJane Disbrey HallMalet Lambert School
Hull wins digital transformation in social work award 7th November 2022 Hull City Council has won the new Digital Transformation in Social Work Award at this year’s national Social Work Awards. The award highlights Hull’s young people-led work on listening to children who are looked after, and responding to their voices and priorities creatively, using digital technology. The award focused on a young people-led animated film […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Linda Tockdigital transformationDream OnMy PocketsPauline TurnerSocial Work AwardsYoung Voices Influencing Care
Hull young people to attend House of Commons debate to decide priority campaign for 2023 2nd November 2022 Members of the UK Youth Parliament are to take part in a debate in the House of Commons chamber on Friday 4 November to decide on the priority campaign for 2023. 300 members, aged 11 to 18, will debate the issues chosen by the Make Your Mark ballot, which was hosted in Hull in July. […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockMake Your MarkUK Youth Parliament
Work begins on new children’s home for disability short breaks 1st November 2022 Work is starting on a new modern, fully adapted, energy efficient home for young people and their families, for disability short breaks. Limetree Court in East Hull will be a state-of-the-art, carbon-neutral design, whilst providing an inviting and homely atmosphere for meeting the specialist needs of children in the city. The new build provision will […] Read more Children and families News Ashcourt GroupCouncillor Linda TockDisability short breaksLimetree CourtLittle LimetreeLovell Homes
Hull young people win national The Voice Award 26th October 2022 Young people from Hull representing Young Voices Influencing Care have won a national The Voice Award. Four young people, representatives of Hull’s Young Voices Influencing Care group, attended the event in Manchester run by Coram Voice on 25 October. Hull’s nomination for the Dream On animation and a podcast produced by young people about the […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Linda TockDream OnMy PocketsThe Voice AwardYoung Voices Influencing Care
