Parents

A school safety zone sign, as pressure grows on Ofsted. PIC: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

All well calling for an end to Ofsted but what will replace it? - Jayne Dowle

Parents say their children are more honest during mealtime

The top 25 considerations parents had before having a baby

UK adults admit they don't know how to act around disabled people

Iceland is giving away free food.

Half term: Iceland give away FREE food as parents feel pressure of Xmas expenses

Amanda Spielman is Ofsted's chief inspector. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Parents need to know that school is a package deal - Amanda Spielman

The top 10 messaging mishaps parents do when talking to their kids

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 education secretary has announced plans to ban mobile phones from English schools.

What parents can do to get their children away from screens - Matt Buttery

The top 20 pieces of advice adults would give their younger selves

Playing with dolls can aid children with their social development

Nearly 8 in 10 embarrassed children avoid sleepovers due to bedwetting

The Weaverthorpe Primary School site Picture: Google

Plans unveiled to repurpose small rural school into housing

Pupils in a classroom. (Pic credit: Anthony Devlin / Getty Images)

Parents in Yorkshire advised to apply for their child’s secondary school place

Parents top worries about their children leaving home

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Paris Fury welcomes seventh child with husband Tyson Fury

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet paralympian Jody Cundy

Experts share ways to let go and give your child more freedom

E-cigarettes have increased in popularity with even young people taking up vaping. PIC: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

The Government would be right to ban the sale of disposable vapes - Jayne Dowle

A taped off section inside Parks Primary School in Leicester which has been affected with sub standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). More than 100 schools, nurseries and colleges in England have been told by the Government to close classrooms and other buildings that contain an aerated concrete that is prone to collapse. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire

Shameful school safety scandal has been years in the making: Andrew Vine

Children arrive at Crossflatts primary in Bradford which has been affected with sub standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). Picture date: Monday September 4, 2023. PA Photo. Money to repair school buildings at risk of collapse will come from the Department for Education's (DfE) existing capital budget, it is understood. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promised on Sunday to "spend what it takes" to make classrooms safe, but Treasury sources later said there were no plans for additional funding. Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Parents of children attending school affected by concrete problems speak out
Parents of children who attend a school affected by concrete issues have praised the response of the headteacher and staff as they arrived back on Monday

Asda back to school offer means money back for parents

Asda back to school offer means money back for parents

Parents love the chance for woodland play, outdoor learning and nutritious food, all served up in a beautiful setting. Picture – supplied (James Glossop).

Ad Feature Popular nursery school extends open hours

Which? has revealed the cheapest place to get school uniform this year

Cheapest shop to buy school uniform revealed by Which?

Ryanair slammed for charging elderly couple £110 over ‘honest’ mistake

Girl, 5, left with ‘devastating’ facial injuries after dog attack

A couple are suing Southern Regional Hospital after their son was ‘decapitated’ during birth

Couple sue doctor after newborn was ‘decapitated’ during delivery

'Campaigners calling for less screen time for the very young believe that a focus on phones is preventing healthy development of the brain'.

Where do we draw the line when it comes to childrens’ screen time? - Jayne Dowle

Ne-Yo apologises after controversial remarks about gender identity and recognition

Ne-Yo apologises for controversial remarks about gender identity

Colm Gildernew MLA has called on Allied Irish Bank to improve services and saving rates for customers following the extortionate profits it has made so far this year. Credit: marcin jucha - stock.adobe.com

Parents urged to claim benefit worth thousands as criteria extended

Top 20 staycation destinations in the UK - is your area on the list?

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
New figures show that parents are shelling out up to £422 a year on school uniform - here are nine ways to save money.

A fifth of parents would be ‘unlikely’ to encourage their children to go to university.

Many parents would struggle to support their child financially

Schools across England will face major disruption today as teachers strike over pay (Photo: Getty Images)

Back to school - teachers strikes finally over

There are plenty of places kids can eat free or for £1 this summer holidays

All the places kids eat free or for £1 during summer holidays

Cadbury axes iconic popular treat

Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children

Reason why Prince Louis is yet to join parents on royal tour revealed

Former Emmerdale & Strictly star announces she has given birth

Jessy Williams with her daughter Sky

Mum has one of smallest babies ever born in UK - weighing 350g

Many parents are searching for ways to keep the kids entertained during the six-week holiday period - without having to break the bank

The top 10 tips for an affordable summer with the kids

Tens of thousands of children are being taken on holiday during term time as parents look to save money

More parents opt to take children out of school for holidays

Tewkesbury stabbing victim releases statement & is ‘recovering well’

Phil Batman, of Ilkley, has drawn on his experience as a pathologist for his first novel.

Meet Yorkshire forensic pathologist turned author Phil Batman

A book has been created for parents and caregivers - so they can be well-equipped, should they have to perform CPR on a child

A book has been created to teach parents CPR

Josh Williams, with daughter Poppy, of Poppy's Slime Kitchen.

Meet the father and daughter duo making slime from their Yorkshire home

A teenage boy has been arrested after a teacher was stabbed at a secondary school in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Secondary school lockdown: Teenage boy arrested after teacher stabbed

BabyCentre has released their annual mid-year top 100 charts, which reveal the most popular baby names throughout the UK so far for 2023.

Most popular baby names 2023 revealed: Top 100 so far this year

Premier League footballer’s daughter to enter Love Island villa

Asda makes major change to cafes this summer

Asda makes major change to cafes this summer

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcome fourth child

GMB presenter collects MBE as proud husband watches on

Sooz Kempner is coming to the Wardrobe venue in Leeds. Picture: Steve Ullathorne.

Sooz Kempner to bring Playstation nostalgia to Leeds in gig at the Wardrobe

Nicola Bulley

Nicola Bulley’s death was an accident, coroner rules at inquest

Peter Gregory died after the hot air balloon he was travelling in ‘fell from the sky’ over Worcester on Sunday, June 25.

Tributes pour in for pilot who died in hot air balloon horror crash

Family's day out

The top parental worries ahead of summer

Paris Mayo outside the Worcester Crown Court, where she has been found guilty of murdering her newborn son Stanley at her parents' home in Ross-on-Wye

Teenage mother found guilty of murdering newborn hours after birth

Aldi has announced the return of its £5 uniform bundle

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

Martin Lewis with his wife Lara Lewington. (Pic credit: Stuart C. Wilson / Getty Images)

Martin Lewis issues guide as university student loans are set to increase by 50%

Asda issues urgent recall of baby sleeping bag due to safety concerns

Aldi is offering a special voucher ideal for parents when you spend £30

Aldi offering special voucher ideal for parents when you spend £30