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Safeguarding Statement

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

We are committed to inspiring, challenging and Safeguarding our students, enabling them to become:

Successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve.
Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution, both socially and economically, to society.

Latest News

Year 11 Photographs
The whole year photograph will not be back in school for display until week commencing 6th February. Photograph proofs/requests should now be returned to the school office by Friday 24th February.

Fixtures for week commencing 30th February 2012
Monday 30th - Year 9 Netball at Hoops
Tuesday 31st - Year 7 rugby away at Netherhall School from Maryport in the County Cup semi final (leaving Dowdales at 11am and returning for 5.30pm).

National Citizen Service - 2 weeks of free residential activity over the Summer holidays for year 11 leavers - looks great on a CV – valued by employers and colleges -information and booking session for Dowdales students this Thursday evening from 6.00 to 7.00 pm. in school library.

Congratulations to Ross Campbell, Year 11 who was runner up in the Cumbria Cross Country Championships, also to fellow runners Sophie Seddon and Hannah Stanway who earned places in the County team.

Year 8 and Year 9 rugby teams won their County Cup semi-finals and gained a place in both the County final and the last 16 of the National Cup.

Apprenticeships available at United Utilities. For more information check the website at www.unitedutilities.com

Dowdales School production of We Will Rock You - click on the link for further details
Strobe lights will be used on a number of occasions during the performance.

Year 10 Parent Voice - Please click on the link to find the review of Parent Voice.

FREE COURSES - Click on this link to find details of English, Maths and IT courses available at Age UK.

Clubs & Activities 2011

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Absence Mobile Telephone Number
We now have a mobile number specifically for absence reporting. Add 07624880273 to your mobile phone and send a text if your child is off school sick or has an appointment.

Learn how to protect your child online...
Please click on this link for the internet safety letter produced by CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre)

We now have a mobile number specifically for absence reporting. Add to your mobile phone and send a text if your child is off school sick or has an appointment.

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Welcome to Dowdales School

Click here to view the 2008 Dowdales Prospectus

Dowdales is a wonderful place to teach and to learn! We are situated in a corner of the UK which is unparalleled for beauty, cultural opportunities and quality of life.

Dowdales is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive community school. The campus is beautiful with its tree-lined drive, extensive playing fields, well cared for, modern buildings juxtaposed with a stunning Victorian mansion.

Ofsted Report 2007

“This is an outstanding school. Its success comes as a result of the excellent leadership provided by the headteacher and senior management team."

"There is an unrelenting focus on improving standards and a passion to ensure students make the very best progress."

"Students’ personal development is outstanding in all respects. Their positive attitude shines through both in lessons and in extra-curricular activities."

"Behaviour in lessons is exemplary and attendance is well above average."

"Teaching and learning are outstanding. The energy and enthusiasm shown by teachers is infectious, inspiring students to work very hard and achieve high standards."

"This school provides an exceptional quality of education.”

OFSTED 2007

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Hyperlink Policy
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