Work set to start on new build £8.2million primary school 14th December 2020 Construction work is set to begin on a new build £8.2 million primary school, including one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for young children with autism. Contracts have been exchanged to enable Broadacre Primary School in Wawne Road to have a brand new expanded school constructed next to its current building, which will later be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Peter ClarkHull Esteem ConsortiumHumber Education TrustSewell Construction
Proposals to expand city schools to be discussed by Hull City Council 8th December 2020 Hull City Council is seeking permission to enter into formal consultation on plans to increase the number of secondary school places in the city. It is projected that over the next four years there will be an increase in the number of pupils entering secondary schools in Hull, with most of the demand being in […] Read more Education and Learning News Boulevard AcademyCabinetCouncillor Peter ClarkHull Learning PartnershipHull Trinity House AcademyMalet Lambert SchoolSirius Academy North
Could you give the gift of reading this Christmas? 1st December 2020 As the festive season arrives, Hull City Council is asking residents to consider if they could give the gift of reading to a child in the city. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme launched in September, and provides a free book each month to two year olds in Hull. It is hoped that through donations […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination Library
Love Staying Safe campaign launches 16th November 2020 Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets. The campaign follows on from Staying Safe Online earlier this year, helping young people to ensure they protect themselves online. Gabriela has worked with 20 other young […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Young Peoples’ VoiceLove Staying SafeSafer Hull PartnershipVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
November is Make Your Mark month 6th November 2020 Make Your Mark is an opportunity for 11-18 year olds across the UK to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the policies they want to introduce or change. The issues that are voted for will be debated by Members of Youth Parliament. They will campaign to influence the UK Parliament and their […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Peter ClarkMake Your MarkUK Youth Parliament
Children’s Centres continue to support families in Hull 6th November 2020 Children’s centres in Hull are to remain open for support and advice for families. Support will be available from Monday to Friday, either over the phone or by arranging an appointment to visit the centres, and if assessed as safe in the family’s home. All buildings have a risk assessment in place, and anyone coming […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News birth registrationChildren's centresCouncillor Peter ClarkFareShareLookLook Say Sing Playmidwifery clinicsSolihull online parenting guidesUs Mums
New teaching block provides 300 additional secondary school places in West Hull 3rd November 2020 A new two-storey teaching block has been completed at St Mary’s College in West Hull, providing an additional 300 pupil places. The extension is part of a programme of works to increase the number of secondary school places for children across the city, and improve the quality of the learning environment. Hull City Council, in […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Esteem ConsortiumSchools Capital ProgrammeSt Mary's College
Children receiving free school meals to be given £10 voucher 23rd October 2020 All children in Hull schools currently receiving free school meals will be given a £10 voucher when they return after the half term break, to assist in reimbursing costs of food over the half term week. Councillor Peter Clark, Portfolio Holder for learning, skills and safeguarding children said: “Whilst we would have liked to have […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkFree school meals
Hull one of 20 local authorities to be successful in a bid for Social Workers in Schools 20th October 2020 Hull City Council is one of 20 local authorities across the country to be successful in a bid to be part of research funded by the Department for Education into how children’s social care support, offered through the school setting, could enable safer outcomes for children at risk of harm. The council has been awarded […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Learning PartnershipSocial Workers in SchoolsWhat Works for Children's Social Care
Families encouraged to follow coronavirus guidance for benefit of school community 28th September 2020 Hull City Council is urging parents and guardians to be aware of Coronavirus symptoms, and to only book a test for a child if they have one or more of these symptoms: a high temperature a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Learning Partnership
Kelvin Hall Academy extension provides 250 additional school places 18th September 2020 Work has been completed on a two-storey extension to Kelvin Hall Academy in Hull. The extension is part of a programme of works to increase the number of secondary school places for children in the city, and improve the quality of the learning environment. Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Esteem Consortium, and their […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Esteem ConsortiumKelvin Hall School
Peter Rabbit book to be given to two-year-olds as new scheme launches 14th September 2020 The first book through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is being sent out to eligible two-year-old children in Hull this month. The first book children will receive is Peter Rabbit. Children that are eligible to receive the two-year-old early education entitlement can receive a book for free every month through the scheme. Over 1,500 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkCouncillor Stephen BradyDolly Parton Imagination Library
