Children enjoy festivities across Hull schools
Hull schools are finishing the difficult year with plenty of festive fun for pupils.
Festive events have been adapted, so that children can still enjoy the excitement and magic of … More
Education and Learning
Work set to start on new build £8.2million primary school
Construction work is set to begin on a new build £8.2 million primary school, including one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for young children with autism.
Contracts have been exchanged … More
Children receiving free school meals to be given vouchers for food over Christmas
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week over the Christmas holidays.
Parents of children who receive free … More
Stunning art installations set to feature as part of £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment
The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment is set to feature a number of permanent art installations that will celebrate and bring to life Hull’s rich maritime past.
The installations, from internationally-renowned … More
Don’t miss free Christmas family workshop this weekend
The festive season is upon us, and this weekend Ferens Art Gallery is hosting a free online festive family workshop in partnership with the Herd Theatre.
Families can sing songs … More
Winning pupil of Christmas card design competition announced
Baiylan Ellerington, age 7, from Gillhill Primary school, has been picked as the winner of the Christmas card design competition by the council’s Chief Executive, Matt Jukes.
Baiylan’s chosen design … More
Could you give the gift of reading this Christmas?
As the festive season arrives, Hull City Council is asking residents to consider if they could give the gift of reading to a child in the city.
The Dolly Parton … More
Proposals to expand city schools to be discussed by Hull City Council
Hull City Council is seeking permission to enter into formal consultation on plans to increase the number of secondary school places in the city.
It is projected that over the … More
Artists team up with Hull Museums for special Christmas treat
Hull Museums is celebrating the run-up to Christmas with a special digital advent calendar.
Hull Museums has teamed up with local artists and the Herd Theatre Company to create a … More
City Learning Partnership stance on flexibility for schools
The City Learning Partnership supports Hull City Council Leader’s letter to the Prime Minister asking for more support, freedom and flexibility for the city.
Love Staying Safe campaign launches
Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets.
The campaign … More
Dolly Parton scheme extends to all two year olds in Hull
All two year olds in Hull can now receive a free book each month, as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is extended.
The scheme launched in September, with … More
Hull’s library service is remaining open during lockdown
Hull’s library service is continuing to operate during lockdown, however services are limited due to the new government legislation.
The following services are remaining open, but strictly by appointment only … More
New teaching block provides 300 additional secondary school places in West Hull
A new two-storey teaching block has been completed at St Mary’s College in West Hull, providing an additional 300 pupil places.
The extension is part of a programme of works … More
Spooky kids bring the fright to Hepworth’s Arcade
School children have been busy making Hepworth’s Arcade spookier than ever this Halloween.
The famous arcade, the country’s only L-shaped arcade, has been decorated with ghosts, pumpkins and various spooky … More
Children receiving free school meals to be given £10 voucher
All children in Hull schools currently receiving free school meals will be given a £10 voucher when they return after the half term break, to assist in reimbursing costs of … More
Free virtual events for families this half-term
From scavenger hunts and tree trails to dog tails and street dancing, the team at Hull Libraries has organised an action packed calendar of free online activities to keep the … More
Amazing woolly exhibition welcoming visitors to The Deep this half-term
A woolly exhibition will greet visitors to The Deep this half-term.
Hull’s spectacular aquarium asked for visitors and supporters to create crochet coral and sea life as part of Project … More
Discover the wonder of Whitefriargate this half-term
The rich history of Whitefriargate, Hull’s most famous thoroughfare, can be explored this half-term thanks to a new family-friendly trail.
The trail, which can be downloaded from the Visit Hull … More
Hull one of 20 local authorities to be successful in a bid for Social Workers in Schools
Hull City Council is one of 20 local authorities across the country to be successful in a bid to be part of research funded by the Department for Education into … More
Pupils who are isolating can continue to work via remote learning provision
Schools across Hull have been developing their remote learning provision, so that any pupils who are isolating at home but are well enough to do schoolwork, can continue to work … More
Hull Museums receive £145,692 cultural recovery grant
Hull Museums has received a £145,692 grant from the government’s Cultural Recovery Fund.
It was announced today that Hull Museums is one of 1,385 arts and cultural organisations that are … More
Hull City Council welcomes new Director of Children’s Services
Hull City Council has appointed Pauline Turner as the new permanent Director of Children’s Services.
Pauline will take over from Niki Clemo, who has been interim Director for the past … More
Families encouraged to follow coronavirus guidance for benefit of school community
Hull City Council is urging parents and guardians to be aware of Coronavirus symptoms, and to only book a test for a child if they have one or more of … More
Hull employers urged to get involved with £2bn Kickstart scheme
Hull businesses are being urged to get involved in a new £2 billion scheme which will create job placements for young people.
Hull City Council is looking for employers to … More
Preventative action for Hull schools to help reduce spread of coronavirus
The Hull Learning Partnership, in conjunction with Hull City Council is taking preventative action against coronavirus by agreeing that school staff, and secondary pupils across the city are expected to … More
Kelvin Hall Academy extension provides 250 additional school places
Work has been completed on a two-storey extension to Kelvin Hall Academy in Hull.
The extension is part of a programme of works to increase the number of secondary school … More
30 young people in Hull given job placements as part of £2bn Government scheme
Hull City Council is backing a £2bn Government scheme to help 30 of Hull’s young people into employment.
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to small and medium-sized employers to create … More
Apprentices at Hull Training and Adult Education pass new national educational standards
Apprentices at Hull Training and Adult Education are celebrating being some of the first in the UK to pass through tough new national educational standards.
The End Point Assessment (EPA) … More
Peter Rabbit book to be given to two-year-olds as new scheme launches
The first book through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is being sent out to eligible two-year-old children in Hull this month.
The first book children will receive is Peter … More
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