York City Council are asking parents and carers across the city to share their views on local support and services for families by taking part in the York Parents’ Survey. We are supporting this city-wide initiative alongside partner organisations in York to help ensure parents’ voices are heard. Your feedback will help shape future services...Read More

Padlet is an online bulletin board and acts as a central hub for finding information and support when you need it. The padlet has links and contacts to all the services across York that children and parents and carers can access for support and practical advice including mental health support, online safety, exploitation, and more. Your wellbeing matters...Read More

Job title Teaching Assistant Level 2 Job reference DANE005350 Date posted 10/11/2025 Application closing date 23/11/2025 Location York, England Salary Grade 4, level 2-4 (£25,480 – £26,319 per annum) reduced pro-rata Package Term time only Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Education, School Support, Teaching Job description Danesgate is a specialist setting for...Read More

Togetherness – free courses for young people and parents/carers Togetherness brings together trusted, evidence-based online support in one easy to access place. Developed by NHS clinical psychologists in collaboration with practitioners and parents, it offers a wide range of online learning pathways to help families better understand and manage emotional health in everyday life. York...Read More

We currently have a vacancy for a Parent Governor on our school’s Governing Body. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of Danesgate Community School and to help us continue to provide the best possible education for our students. As a Parent Governor, you will play a crucial role in: Supporting...Read More

Parents/Carers please note our phased return back to school Week commencing 1st September. If you have any queries please speak with your child’s Keyworker or Provision Lead in the first instance. Monday 1st September: whole staff INSET day- no pupils in Tuesday 2nd September:  Primary parent review and updates Wednesday 3rd September: KeyStage 3 Parent...Read More

Danesgate Community has proudly become the first state school in the city to be awarded Asthma Friendly School status. Earlier in 2025, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launched an ambitious citywide programme to improve asthma care for school-age children – with the goal of preventing attacks before they happen. The new Asthma...Read More