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Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Parents say their children are more honest during mealtime

A general view of scaffolding at Balbardie Primary School on September 04, 2023 in Bathgate, Scotland, after its buildings were found to contain RAAC. Credit: Getty Images

43 more schools found to have crumbly RAAC concrete

Ad Feature British Gas, Team GB and ParalympicsGB announce new 5 year partnership

Childline has become inundated with calls from youngsters about their mental health. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Mental health is the main reason kids call Childline, charity reveals

The Prime Minister has unveiled plans to scrap A-levels in a huge shake-up to the UK’s education system. Credit: Carl Court/Getty Images

A-levels and T Levels to be scrapped, Rishi Sunak announces

Large stretches of the M53 are closed this morning (Friday) due to an accident involving an overturned vehicle. Photo: Google Maps

School bus carrying pupils overturns motorway with casualties confirmed

Pontefract high jumper Jack Holmes has enjoyed a successful 2023.

Pontefract athlete Jack Holmes soars to new heights as British number one

Heathrow airport said it was taking “remedial steps” to mitigate any safety risk due to RAAC.

Heathrow & Gatwick confirm presence of collapse-prone RAAC concrete

This stunning property, on Meadowcroft Road, is currently available on Rightmove for £430,000.

Luxury living: Look inside one of Outwood's most expensive properties

Girl, 14, dies after falling ill at sports camp

All of the school term dates for the coming year in Wakefield - including half term and Christmas

Wakefield schools term times 2023/2024: Here are all the school holiday dates

Research conducted for the Local Government Associations finds that council-maintained schools in England are outperforming academies in their Ofsted ratings. (Getty Images)

Council-maintained schools in England outperforming academies

Parents are being offered budget-friendly tips to save money on uniform costs before the new school year begins.

Tips to save money on school uniforms including grants - how to apply

Patio seating outside the Potovens Lane property.

Family home with swish open plan interior and gardens with summer house

Solar panels can now put in place out in place on roofs and land at up to 22 schools across the district.

£2m solar-powered classrooms project given the go-ahead
A scheme to install solar panels to power classrooms at Wakefield Council-run schools has been approved.

UK Weather: Flood alerts issued for parts of the UK

How to make sure your suitcase is the first off the plane

A list of 18 medical conditions that could see you banned from flying

Senior councillors in Wakefield look set to sign off on the £2m project as part of the local authority’s aim to become carbon neutral. The project would see solar panels put in place on roofs and land at council-maintained schools across the district.

Plan to install solar panels at 22 Wakefield district schools

Amy-Eloise Markovc finished second in the 5,000m at the UK Championships. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Wakefield Harriers athletes compete well at national championships

Everything you need to know about the A-level and GCSE ahead of the result days in August. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

A-level & GCSEs result days 2023 - what are the dates?

700,000 children in England attending schools that need major repairs

Aldi has announced the return of its £5 uniform bundle

Aldi launches £5 school uniform bundle to help parents save money

South Hiendley Primary handed over to Grove Lea Primary School on the final leg of the Wakefield primary schools climate relay. Picture Scott Merrylees

Hundreds of school children across Wakefield complete climate change relay

Parents are being asked to sign a new code of conduct as schools ban derogatory social media posts and pyjamas in the playground.

Parent code of conduct to see bikinis & pyjamas banned from schools

Teachers’ strikes: Fresh round of industrial action announced for July
Teachers in England have announced a fresh round of strikes in an ongoing dispute over pay and funding - here’s what you need to know including when the industrial action will take place.

(Elizabeth John (left) and Ethan John (right)

Siblings killed in suspected double murder named by police

School kids want more digitally-based subjects on their curriculums

Asda has bought back its bargain meal deal while the schools are on holiday

Asda brings back £1 meal deal this May half term holiday

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

A third of adults admit maths makes them nervous

Male instructor giving directions to an adolescent girl during her lesson

UK’s top 10 cities for learner drivers revealed

Celebs dress their kids as royals to mark King Charles’ coronation

Outfits fit for a King (and Queen!)

Coronation kids! 27 photos of your little ones ready to party

Thousands of teacher members from the National Education Union held an industrial action on May 2 in a pay dispute with the UK government. (Photo by Hesther Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Union warns of lengthy teacher strikes into next year

Parents say not enough education around ‘stranger danger’ for children

Teens are more likely to listen to their parents than social media when it comes to big life decisions according to research. 26th April 2023.

75% of British teens say parents among most influential people

Teachers are striking again. Credit: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

When and where teachers’ strikes are happening and if schools close

Local Elections 2023: when will polling stations be open?

Schools will soon be required to inform parents if pupils start using different gender identity, in a new guidance set to be released ‘within weeks’.

Teachers ‘ordered’ to inform parents of pupils’ gender identity change

King Charles portraits to cost taxpayer £8million

Teachers and members of the National Education Union (NEU) hold placards during a demonstration called by the NEU trade unions in the streets of Reading, on February 1, 2023 during a national strike day. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Teachers reject new pay offer - fresh strikes fear

National Home Buyers Week: The six steps to getting on the property ladder first-time buyers should know

Six steps to getting on property ladder first-time buyers should know

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted defends school inspections despite backlash

Caversham Primary School in Reading

Primary headteacher took own life after Ofsted downgrade

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt addressed the House of Commons with his Spring Budget 2023 on Wednesday - Credit: Getty Images

Key announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023

Wakefield teachers are set to walk out again this week, forcing some schools to close for two days.

Teachers' strikes: Schools across Wakefield to close for TWO DAYS this week

Snow has fallen in many parts of the UK (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Latest Met Office forecast as Storm Larisa brings snow and ice to UK

Heavy snow is forecast this afternoon and into tomorrow.

Weather update: Wakefield school closures as heavy snow forecast

An AV1 robot in a lesson

Robots help children unable to be in school to continue learning

An after-school family fitness session at New Road Primary School in Sowerby Bridge.

Government announce funding to open sports facilities in West Yorkshire schools

Schools receiving asthma friendly certificates.

Wakefield schools praised for becoming 'asthma friendly'

A driver supporting the NEU strike action (Photo: Getty)

200,000 teachers to strike over next three days

Children on World Book Day.

Teachers strikes fall on same day as World Book Day