Innovative approach to children’s homes improves outcomes for children 20th January 2022 Hull City Council made a commitment to caring for looked after children in local, home environments within a community setting, to contribute to better outcomes for those children and young people. Investment was made into buying or building smaller homes in communities, to be able to home children in the city rather than in costly […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Children's homeschildren's social careCouncillor Shane McMurray
Ofsted reports improvements in services for children in care 14th January 2022 Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on children in care. Inspectors visited Hull on 18th and 19th November which followed a previous two-day monitoring visit in June, which reported improvements in services for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan. A full […] Read more Children and families News children's serviceschildren's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayLooked after childrenOfsted
86 percent of Hull’s schools are Good or Outstanding 11th January 2022 86 percent of Hull’s schools have been assessed as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. This is four percent above the latest regional average published by Ofsted. Hull has 71 primary schools, 13 secondary schools, 6 special schools and 7 alternative providers. Ofsted has assessed 83 of 97 schools as Good or Outstanding. Councillor Shane McMurray, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Academy TrustsCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipLearning and skillsOfsted
Families encouraged to take up free nursery places 5th January 2022 Hull City Council is encouraging parents of pre-school children to take up their child’s free nursery place. All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a week, and most working families will be eligible for 30 hours per week. The free early education can be at Ofsted registered nurseries, nurseries […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News 30 hours free childcareChildcareChildren and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayEarly educationEarly yearsFamily Information Service
Major investment in Hull schools sees two further schemes begin 13th December 2021 Two more school expansion projects are to begin in Hull, as part of £50million investment into the city’s schools to increase pupil places, choice and provide outstanding learning environments for children. Malet Lambert and Sirius Academy North will both see expansion works begin in early January, which will increase the number of places at each […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Boulevard AcademyBroadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayFrederick Holmes Special SchoolHull Esteem ConsortiumKelvin Hall AcademyKingswood AcademyMalet LambertNewington PrimarySEN provisionSirius Academy NorthSt. Mary's AcademyTeaching School Hub
Safer Schools app launches in Hull to help keep pupils safe on-line 13th December 2021 Schools and colleges across Hull have begun using the Safer Schools app to help keep pupils safe on-line. The app, created by INEQE Safeguarding Group and insurer Zurich Municipal, offers vital safeguarding information, advice and guidance for teachers, parents, carers and pupils by providing school communities with up-to-date safeguarding information. It provides resources, training and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipsafeguardingSafer Schools app
Local businesses step up to help Hull children 30th November 2021 Local businesses have stepped forward with donations to help ensure every Hull pupil, aged eight to 16, has access to a laptop. Several businesses have made financial contributions and donated laptops following a plea from Hull City Council asking local businesses if they could help bridge the digital divide. Allenby Commercial, Hull Esteem Consortium and […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayEvery child connectedLaptopsLearning and skills
Transition to work programme for young people with learning disabilities launches in Hull 29th November 2021 A new life-changing transition to employment programme for young people with learning disabilities and autism has just launched in Hull and East Riding. Hull City Council is a part of a partnership, along with the City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP), Wilberforce Sixth Form College, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, involved in this pioneering […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayDFN Project SEARCH
Local author donates new book to Hull primary schools encouraging kindness and understanding 15th November 2021 Hull primary schools are to benefit from the donation of a new book titled The Bad Apple. Local author, Lynne Hope, has written the book which focuses on the messages to be kind and to be understanding. The book is aimed at reception and Year 1 aged children, and for teachers to read the book […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Anti-bullying week 2021Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Primary SchoolsThe Bad Apple
Financial help available for young people to progress education or training 8th November 2021 Grants are available for children and young people in Hull to help them progress in their education. There are four types of grants available: Hull Education Foundation – this grant aims to help young people prepare to enter a profession, trade, occupation or service up to the age of 25 years old. It can be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and young peopleCouncillor Shane McMurray
Young people in Hull can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament 5th November 2021 Young people in Hull, aged 11 to 17, can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament. Four representatives are being sought to represent Hull’s young people on a local, regional and national level. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for children’s services said: “The UK Youth Parliament gives young people from Hull the […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayUK Youth Parliament
Hull’s Education Safeguarding Manager recognised for work in keeping children safe 2nd November 2021 Hull City Council’s Education Safeguarding Manager, Philip Painter, has been shortlisted for the LGC’s Rising Star award. The annual LGC awards celebrate excellence in local government. Phillip Painter has been shortlisted for his work with Hull’s schools to ensure that children and young people are educated within environments which recognise a shared responsibility for keeping […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayLGC Awards
