Care leavers week celebrates young people in Hull 2nd November 2021 Young people in Hull who are care leavers have been celebrated for their achievements, through a series of events during Care Leavers Week. A week of events took place, from a football match and go-karting, to an awards ceremony, and a chance for care leavers to give their views on how they are supported by […] Read more Children and families News Blue Diamond AwardsCare Leavers WeekCouncillor Shane McMurrayRoom 42
Children receiving free school meals to be given a £15 voucher for October half term 20th October 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given a £15 voucher for this October half term. Around 12,500 families currently receive free school meals in Hull. These families will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice, and vouchers for […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayFree school mealsHull Learning Partnership
Thousands of families enjoy Healthy Holidays Hull events 20th October 2021 Thousands of young people and families in Hull have benefited from free activities and food this summer, through the Healthy Holidays Hull programme. Across the summer holidays, 26 July to 7 September, the programme delivered sports, dance, music, crafts, performances and a variety of fun, free activities in locations right across the city. Over 21,000 […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Shane McMurrayHealthy Holidays Hull
Hull social worker shortlisted in Social Worker of the Year Awards 11th October 2021 Hull social worker, Anna O’Brien, has been shortlisted for Newly Qualified Social Worker of the Year. Anna has had an abundance of positive feedback from families she has worked with and has been described as going above and beyond by her senior managers, as well as being praised by an Ofsted inspector. Anna joined Hull […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurraySocial worker of the year awards
Bike to School Week sees launch of new active travel programme 1st October 2021 Students at Bellfield Primary School took part in the launch of Modeshift STARS, a programme designed to encourage youngsters to travel actively. As part of Bike to School Week, Modeshift STARS are now offering training to children and young people to develop their confidence and skills to make their journey to school by bicycle. The […] Read more News Transport & Streets Bellfied Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayFirst Step SportsModeshift STARS
Coproduction champions sought to develop SEND services in Hull 30th September 2021 Hull City Council, in partnership with Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, is looking for SEND coproduction champions to help shape how services are delivered for children and young people with SEND. Following consultation with families, children and professionals about the needs of children with SEND, a new SEND strategy (2021 – 2024) has been launched and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News CoproductionCoproduction charterCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Parent and Carer ForumSENDSEND strategy 2021-2024
Families with children aged four and under can apply for the Healthy Start scheme 21st September 2021 Parents and carers of young children may be entitled to receive help through the Healthy Start scheme. Healthy Start provides up to £24.80 a month per child under the age of one, and £12.40 per child aged between one and four years. The scheme is currently moving from voucher to a prepaid card scheme, which […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayHealthy Start
Broadacre Primary School celebrates opening of sporting facilities 20th September 2021 The new £8.2million Broadacre Primary School building has reached another milestone in its construction phase, with the opening of the multi-use-games-area (MUGA). Partners celebrated with a ‘MUGA official opening’ involving all the staff and pupils from the school, with special guest mascot, Roary the Tiger. Lisa Staines, Executive Head at Broadacre Primary School said: “We got the […] Read more Education and Learning News Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Esteem Consortium
Back to school wellbeing boost for pupils and teachers 17th September 2021 Pupils and teachers in Hull have returned to full-time education better equipped to deal with the impacts of Covid thanks to a programme which has been designed to boost emotional wellbeing and mental health support in schools and colleges. Working in partnership with Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHeadStart HullHow are you feeling?Mental Health
Hull Youth Justice Service rated ‘Good’ with ‘outstanding’ elements 16th September 2021 Hull Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation. Seven inspectors spent a week with the team and partners in Hull and found that the quality of work done with children sentenced through the courts, and those supported via out of court disposals, had […] Read more Children and families News children's servicesCouncillor Shane McMurrayHM Inspectorate of ProbationHull Youth Justice Service
Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect 1st September 2021 Schools start back next week for the new school year, and the Hull Learning Partnership wants to ensure families know what to expect upon return. Many national Covid restrictions have been relaxed, however in Hull, colleges and Academy Trusts continue to work with public health to ensure they continue to do all they can to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Learning PartnershipHull Schools
Despite a tough year, almost 70 percent of Hull pupils achieved a pass in GCSE English and maths 12th August 2021 Students across Hull have today received their GCSE results. Early data from secondary schools in Hull shows that 69 percent of pupils have achieved a standard pass, grade 4 and above, in both English and maths. 47 percent of these have achieved a strong pass, grade 5 and above. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for […] Read more Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayGCSE resultsHull Learning Partnership
