New SEND Hub opens in Hull 8th July 2025 A new SEND hub has launched in Hull, providing expanded SEND services in one place. Works to Lil Bilocca House in the city centre have been completed, establishing a new Integrated Hub of Hull City Council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. Building work began on the ground floor in January this year and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockLillian BiloccaSEND
Hull City Council and local school trust expand special school places 19th June 2025 The Venn Academy Trust has worked with Hull City Council to build on their capacity for more special school places. Bridgeview Special School, part of the school trust, has greatly expanded their number of places. They have also enhanced their provision and specialist curriculum offer. In response to local needs, they have created a specialist […] Read more Children and families News Bridgeview Special SchoolChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockOfstedschoolsSENDspecial educational needs or disabilitiesSpecial SchoolsVenn Academy Trust
New building demonstrates council’s continued support for SEND pupils 9th June 2025 Hull City Council’s continued support of secondary SEND pupils in the city saw a brand-new provision opened this week. Four classrooms, a science room, sensory room, parents’ room and extended dining area and associated facilities, plus a secure and accessible entrance, has been delivered on the site of Francis Askew Primary School. Up to 25 […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockRising StarsSENDThe Constellation Trust
Hull City Council’s Connexions service receives glowing report as it retains accreditation 30th April 2025 Hull City Council’s Connexions service has retained the matrix accreditation for the quality of its information, advice and guidance services to young people in Hull. Connexions offer support for young people and adults up to 25 years into employment, education and training. The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleconnexionsEducationEmploymentIAGLearning and skillsmatrix standardPauline TurnerSENDTraining
Marketplace drop-in event to showcase education and training opportunities for young people with SEND 7th March 2025 Hull City Council is hosting a marketplace event for Hull young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It’s a chance for young people and their families to find out more about their options and support their preparation for adulthood. The event is aimed at young people with SEND aged 14-25 and takes place […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Education and Learning News adult social careChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEducationPrinces QuaySENDTraining
New video on Supported Internships shows how they help more young people with SEND into work 11th February 2025 Hull City Council has a new video on Supported Internships and how they are supporting young people in Hull gain valuable work experience. The council have been working hard to increase the number of young people accessing Supported Internship programmes locally. Working with a range of partners including, Hull College, Bishop Burton College, Wilberforce College, […] Read more Children and families News asdaBishop Burton Collegechild friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCity Health Care Partnership CICconnexionsCouncillor Linda TockDepartment for EducationDepartment for Work and PensionsDWPEducationEHCPFareShareHull CollegeHumberside PoliceJobslearning disabilitiesNHSSENDspecial educational needs or disabilitiesSupported InternshipsTrainingWilberforce Sixth Form College
Remodelling works create SEND provision at Dorchester Primary 11th September 2024 Remodelling of classrooms at Dorchester Primary School to accommodate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils have now been completed. The Bransholme school was subject to significant development which has created an additional 20 places for pupils with SEND. Remodelling took place over the summer holidays and were completed in time for the new school […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockDorchester Primary SchoolHull Esteem ConsortiumSEND
State-of-the-art carbon-neutral home opens for children in Hull 16th July 2024 Work has completed on a new modern, fully adapted, energy efficient home for young people and their families, for disability short breaks. Limetree Short Breaks in East Hull is 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 supports […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleChildren's homesCouncillor Linda TockDepartment for EducationDFELimetree CourtOfstedSEND
Northcott School rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted 9th July 2024 Northcott School and Sixth Form College in Hull has received an outstanding Ofsted inspection report. The report showed the school is outstanding in all areas; overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and its sixth form provision. The school was previously judged as ‘Good’ when it was last visited […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockEducationNorthcott SchoolOfstedschoolsSecondary SchoolsSEND
Council launches new support to help improve school attendance 21st May 2024 Over 100 representatives from education providers across the city came together for the launch of the ATTEND Framework. The ATTEND Framework is an early intervention tool that offers a way of identifying the underlying reasons for pupil absence. It’s for pupils aged between five and 16 years old when attendance falls below 90%. The framework […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEarly help teamEducationFamily hubsHull Parent Carer Forumschool attendanceschoolsSEND
Hull Vicar Father Phil walks from Liverpool to Hull to raise money for Leisure and Family Support Service’s sensory garden 10th April 2024 Father Phil, the Vicar of Sculcoates, St Mary’s and St Paul’s churches in Hull and Bishop’s Adviser to the Deliverance Ministry, has walked 130 miles over 5 days from the Liver Building in Liverpool to The Deep in Hull. He did it to raise money for new sensory equipment for the children and young people […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleLAFSSPauline TurnerSEND
Young people with SEND invited to Preparation for Adulthood marketplace event 3rd April 2024 Hull City Council is hosting a marketplace event for Hull young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families to find out more about their options and support their preparation for adulthood. The event is aimed at young people age 14-25 and takes place on Thursday 11 April, from 11am-6.30pm on the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleHull Local OfferPauline TurnerSEND
