Students across Hull celebrate their A-level results 10th August 2021 Students across the city have been celebrating their A-level results today. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services said: “Well done to everyone for completing their courses in these strange times. If you got the grades you wanted a massive well done. If you didn’t then don’t worry; life is full of challenges and […] Read more Education and Learning News A-level resultsCouncillor Shane McMurraySt Mary's CollegeWyke College
Hull shortlisted for Innovation in Children’s Services award 6th August 2021 Hull City Council’s Children’s homes have been shortlisted in this year’s MJ awards for Innovation in Children’s Services. The council’s vision is to have high quality nurturing children’s homes embedded in local communities. The number of smaller children’s homes has doubled over the last two years, to enable the most vulnerable children to be supported […] Read more Children and families News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayInnovation in Children's ServicesMJ awards
Ofsted report improvements in children’s social care in Hull 4th August 2021 Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on progress for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan. Inspectors visited Hull and were able to meet face to face with staff on 30 June and 1 July, and this follows a full inspection of […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News children's social careCouncillor Shane McMurrayOfsted
£4.4million expansion works begin at Kingswood Academy 3rd August 2021 Work is about to begin on a £4.4 million expansion of Kingswood Academy following an increase in demand for places. The expansion is one of several schemes taking place across the city, benefiting from a part of £50million being spent to ensure children have the best education facilities possible. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Esteem ConsortiumKingswood Academy
Expansion of west Hull school will offer new opportunities 22nd July 2021 Work is to begin on a £6 million expansion of The Boulevard Academy, which will increase student capacity and enable the school to offer new courses from September 2022. The Boulevard Academy on Massey Close, west Hull, famously occupies the site of Hull FCs former Boulevard ground, and was initially built to accommodate 600 students […] Read more Education and Learning News Boulevard AcademyCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Esteem ConsortiumHull Schools
‘I know I speak on behalf of the city, when I express huge gratitude to school staff, pupils and parents’ 20th July 2021 Hull schools break for summer this week, and Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, is taking the opportunity to thank schools, pupils and parents for their hard work over the last year. Councillor Shane McMurray said: “All of our education staff have worked tirelessly to provide education to children in Hull in what […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Schools
Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people 15th July 2021 Young People in Hull have selected the city’s third Young Mayor. Amelia Franczak, aged 12, from St Mary’s College, was selected from 35 young people who applied. The Young Mayor’s campaign group panel chose Amelia following her presentation on nationalism and racism, and felt she would be able to connect to anyone young and old. […] Read more Children and families Civic Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Young People's ParliamentVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Children receiving free school meals to be given £15 a week vouchers over summer 9th July 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week throughout the summer holidays. 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 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Councillor Shane McMurrayFree school mealsHull Learning Partnership
Hull City Council wants everyone to understand the signs of child exploitation 6th July 2021 Hull City Council wants young people, parents, carers, professionals and communities to understand the signs of child exploitation, to help protect young people in Hull. Humberside PCC has developed some informative videos and resources to help understand exploitation, through a campaign called Not In Our Community. A recently launched animation, Anywhere Kids, delivered as a […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Anywhere KidsCouncillor Shane McMurrayHumber Modern Slavery PartnershipHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerNot In Our Community
Major milestone celebrated at new Broadacre Primary School development 1st July 2021 The new £8.2m Broadacre Primary School building has reached its half-way point. A ‘topping out’ ceremony took place to celebrate the build reaching its highest point. Staff and pupils from the school were joined by Hull City Council’s Portfolio Holder, Councillor Shane McMurray and Humber Education Trust’s CEO, Rachel Wilkes. A special guest appearance was […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayEsteem
Portfolio Holder and Director of Children’s Services highlight support to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation 25th June 2021 Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, Councillor Shane McMurray, and Hull City Council’s Director of Children’s Services, Pauline Turner, outline the dedicated work taking place to help safeguard children and young people at risk of exploitation or abuse beyond the family network, and the support available for children, young people, families and communities. In response to […] Read more Children and families News children's servicesCouncillor Shane McMurrayExploitedMissingTrafficked (VEMT) teamVulnerable
Hull Music Service celebrated on World Music Day 21st June 2021 It’s World Music Day and a chance to celebrate the work of the Hull Music Service. The service has 37 teachers who teach over 5000 children and young people in schools and colleges across the city, or at the Albemarle Music Centre. During lockdown the service adapted to provide tuition online and invited […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Music ServiceWorld Music Day
