Children and families

View article Hull celebrates historic milestone as more than half of local babies are now breastfed

Hull celebrates historic milestone as more than half of local babies are now breastfed

The Hull Integrated Feeding Team and Hull City Council are proud to announce that, for the first time in the city’s history, over 50% of babies in Hull are being breastfed at six weeks, marking a major public health achievement. The Hull Integrated Infant Feeding Team has confirmed that breastfeeding rates have reached 52%, a […]

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View article Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health: Creating a Sense of Belonging

Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health: Creating a Sense of Belonging

By a Thrive Partnership Officer Each year, Children’s Mental Health Week shines a light on the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. In 2026, the national theme is “This is My Place.” The theme encourages all of us to create environments where young people feel safe, valued and able to be themselves. It’s about […]

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View article National recognition for Hull schools supporting disadvantaged pupils to succeed 

National recognition for Hull schools supporting disadvantaged pupils to succeed 

A number of Hull schools have received national recognition for their exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils at the end of the 2024/25 academic year. The city is amongst the top-performing nationally for the achievement of its primary school cohort. However, the recognition isn’t limited to primary. Pre-school outcomes are also strong in relation to similar […]

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View article Thousands attend more than 240 Healthy Holidays activities this winter

Thousands attend more than 240 Healthy Holidays activities this winter

The latest Healthy Holidays Hull winter programme has been a fantastic success, reaching 5,185 children, young people, and families across the city during the winter break. An impressive array of free activities and warm zones included SEND ice skating, paddle sessions, crafts, musical theatre, swimming, multi‑sport activities, and much more. Healthy Holidays Hull is firmly […]

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View article “A dedicated, passionate and professional team”: Hull and East Yorkshire Mind’s partnership with Hull Youth Justice Service

“A dedicated, passionate and professional team”: Hull and East Yorkshire Mind’s partnership with Hull Youth Justice Service

As Children’s Mental Health Week begins, Rob from Hull and East Yorkshire Mind reflects on his role as a counsellor for Mind, and the work they do with Hull Youth Justice Service. With Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week upon us – and next month marking the three-year anniversary of Hull and East Yorkshire Mind’s partnership […]

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View article Healthy Holidays Hull provides free half-term fun and food

Healthy Holidays Hull provides free half-term fun and food

Half-term is on the horizon, and school-age children and young people have a programme of free activities to look forward to. Healthy Holidays is back for another February half-term bite-sized programme of fun, with a variety of sessions and free, nutritious food included. The programme will run from Saturday 14 February to Friday 20 February. […]

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View article Reasons why Hull Independent Visitors Service could be the most rewarding thing you ever sign up for

Reasons why Hull Independent Visitors Service could be the most rewarding thing you ever sign up for

In this blog, Jess, a Hull Independent Visitors Service volunteer, tells us why she loves her role. Three years ago, if you’d told me I’d be volunteering my time with young people, talking about school, mental health, and occasionally debating what counts as a reasonable amount of popcorn, I wouldn’t have realised how fulfilling the […]

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View article Hundreds of Hull residents to take part in spectacular city-wide processions celebrating local identity

Hundreds of Hull residents to take part in spectacular city-wide processions celebrating local identity

Hull’s city centre streets will transform into a carnival of colour, music and spectacle on Saturday 14 March, as hundreds of local residents take part in ‘Our City’ – a major community-led celebration. The free event, directed by Hull-based arts charity Back to Ours and supported and funded by Hull City Council, will feature two […]

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View article Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull

Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull

As the temperatures drop, many people across Hull may be worrying about how to stay warm this winter, especially with energy costs still high and household budgets stretched. Hull City Council and partners want residents to know help and support is available to help keep warm, reduce energy bills and access emergency help if needed. […]

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View article Oakfield School becomes an academy and joins The Consortium Academy Trust

Oakfield School becomes an academy and joins The Consortium Academy Trust

The Consortium Academy Trust and Hull City Council are pleased to announce that Oakfield Special School formally joined the Trust on 1 February, marking a significant and positive milestone for both organisations. Oakfield Special School is a Hull school which specialises in the education of secondary aged pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND), particularly those […]

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View article Council steps up parking enforcement outside of schools 

Council steps up parking enforcement outside of schools 

Hull City Council is taking further steps to enhance road safety by installing enforcement cameras outside four primary schools in the city.   Following a successful trial at Parkstone Primary School – which saw a 72% reduction in vehicles abusing the school parking restrictions – the council is expanding the use of cameras to deter and enforce illegal parking on school parking restrictions  The additional schools included in this […]

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View article Council introduces Virtual Memory Boxes for children and young people in care

Council introduces Virtual Memory Boxes for children and young people in care

Hull City Council is introducing a new digital platform to help children and young people in care safely record, store and reflect on their life stories. The council has approved the use of the Virtual Memory Box, a secure online system that allows care-experienced children and young people to capture important memories, milestones and experiences […]

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