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BBC News
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Zebfest returns to Hull as part of Healthy Holidays programme
A free festival for young people will return to Hull for its third will feature live music, a silent disco, pizza-making and a clothes swap, as well as a variety of food aged 11 to 16 will be able to attend the event, which takes place later in Zebedee's Yard from 14:30 until 18:30 Linda Tock said the festival always had a brilliant atmosphere and described it as a "great way for young people to start summer". Tock added: "It really is a taste of festival fun they can enjoy without parents or younger children."The event is part of the city's Healthy Holidays programme, funded by the Department for Education, which provides free activities throughout the the activities are sculpture murals, creative hair tutorials, futsal and karting sessions. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Hull's Family Hubs recognised by Unicef for high standards
An organisation in Hull has been recognised by Unicef for its high standards in building relationships between parents and City Council's Family Hubs, which hosts free activity sessions at 12 city locations, was given a "certificate of commitment" by the humanitarian aid UK Baby Friendly Initiative award recognises facilities' dedication to providing best practices related to infant feeding and building close, loving family Linda Tock, the council's portfolio holder for children's services, said it was "a reflection of our ongoing commitment to increase breastfeeding rates and improve care for all mothers" across its hubs. Family Hubs host baby groups, toddler play and parenting workshops delivered by midwives, health visitors, family support workers and Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme to transform healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a partnership between Unicef and the World Health certificate is the first award and recognises that the provider has an infant feeding policy. The next step is being awarded "baby friendly" added: "At Hull's Family Hubs, we set out to ensure that all mothers and babies are supported to form a close and loving relationship – whatever their choice of feeding method – as this is the best start for every baby." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
New Hull SEND hub opens in Lil Bilocca House
A specialist hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has opened in centre, which is located in Lil Bilocca House in the city centre, brings together a range of services under one roof, Hull City Council include the authority's children with disabilities team, along with its leisure and family support said the move would allow more capacity and improve leisure activities offered to children and young people with SEND. Councillor Linda Tock, portfolio holder for children's services, said: "This hub provides a great base for our SEND services, better meeting the needs of our teams and the children they support."It has enabled them to expand their current offer to families and also gives us the opportunity to bring in [more] SEND services under the same roof." The project has been supported by the local community, with donations of sensory equipment and games consoles from local charity Life For A Kid Phil, the Vicar of Sculcoates, St Mary's and St Paul's churches in Hull also raised £10,000 for the hub, with youngsters helping to decorate plans to develop the hub include an indoor sensory garden, along with plans to integrate health services, officials said. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
BBC News
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hull children in care create social workers' card game
A card game has been created by children in care to help social workers understand what is important to game, named The Cards You're Dealt, features an image and statement on each of the playing cards with something the children feel is important to their Linda Tock from Hull City Council said it was designed to "challenge social workers to put themselves in the shoes of young people in care".The game was created by the Hull Young Voices Influencing Care group and has been featured by Coram Voice, a child advocacy charity. 'So proud' Seven cards are given out to each player and there is time to pause to discuss the issues on the cards during the game will be used by professionals to think about the scenarios young people face in care and how they can work towards helping the portfolio holder for children's services at the council, said: "Lots of our teams have played it already, and feedback so far has been really positive. "I'm so proud that young people in Hull will be influencing social care up and down the country, as well as here at home." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New facility will 'offer lifeline to SEND pupils'
A facility has opened to help support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Based at Francis Askew Primary School in Hull, it will be used by Rise Academy and will accommodate up to 25 pupils aged 11 to 16, according to the city council. The Constellation Trust, which runs the academy, said the facility was set to transform opportunities for some of the region's most vulnerable learners. According to the city council, the site would enable the school to meet the growing demand for SEND places in the area and "offer a lifeline to children who have struggled to thrive in mainstream settings". The site, which includes four classrooms, a science room, sensory room, parents' room and an extended dining area, would allow staff to better understand those that have had a difficult start and to help them flourish, the school added. The project is an expansion of Rising Stars, part of Rise Academy, primarily for students with cognition, learning, speech, language and communication needs. They may also have sensory, or other physical impairments or disabilities. Councillor Linda Tock, portfolio holder for children's services at the council, said: "Witnessing the children in this environment and how much it is benefitting them is fantastic to see. "The enthusiasm and passion from both staff and students shone throughout our visit." Philip Mountain Wade, project lead and executive head of alternative curriculum for the trust, said the council's investment had allowed them to focus on designing a learning environment that would nurture emotional wellbeing, build resilience and unlock potential. Dr Cathy Taylor, CEO of the trust, added: "This is not just about a building, it's about creating a place where children can find safety, rebuild confidence and feel hope for the future." The project, which refurbished and repurposed a disused area of an existing building, was backed by the council's Children, Young People and Family Services' High Needs fund. Work began in December 2024 and was completed in spring. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Hospital launches animated video for SEND children Special school plans extension to boost places Hull City Council
