Our vision
At Dallington School, we offer a broad and challenging curriculum in a caring, confident and supportive environment that fosters learning with high expectations for every student. We strive to develop well-rounded, healthy individuals who are self-assured, creative, independent and thoughtful. With strong values, our students will be prepared to contribute positively and responsibly to any society.
Our Mission
- In order to ensure our vision is realised in everything we do, Dallington School has defined its mission in the following way:
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Create an environment of respect and care in which every child feels
nurtured, supported and accompanied in both their personal and
academic development. - Help pupils acquire solid values so that they grow into good, responsible and committed individuals.
- Create and maintain a broad, balanced and deep curriculum.
- Dedicate specific time within the curriculum to developing key competencies such as teamwork, analytical capacity, critical thinking and public speaking.
- Plan and teach rigorously, in order to provide high-quality teaching and learning in all areas.
- Use a wide variety of methodologies so that all pupils are able to learn effectively.
- Provide pupils with a solid foundation of knowledge and support the development of their skills and abilities.
- Enrich the curriculum through meaningful co-curricular experiences, such as educational trips, cross-curricular projects, cultural visits, artistic initiatives and sports activities.
- Hold high expectations for our pupils and instill in them the value of effort.
- Ensure that pupils feel responsible for, participate in and fully engage with their learning.
- Encourage pupils to think, analyse and reflect on their learning. - Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress effectively and continuously to ensure they reach their full potential.
- Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress effectively and continuously to ensure they reach their full potential.
- Build a relationship of trust with our pupils, valuing their potential and supporting them in their areas for improvement.
- Carry out charity actions that foster social awareness in our pupils, helping them recognise how fortunate we are and understand that, as committed individuals, it is part of our responsibility to help others and support those who are suffering
- Promote a healthy lifestyle by offering healthy and organic food at school, encouraging participation in sport and supporting mental and emotional well-being.
Christian values
Dallington School is founded upon the Christian values that have shaped the cultural identity of our nation and of Europe. We teach Catholic Religion Education, we have a chapel and a chaplain within the school, and we prepare our pupils for the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
We firmly believe that, when approached with respect, a deep understanding of our faith, our culture and our Catholic traditions—which have shaped our civilisation—is essential for the holistic development of children. Only in this way can we fully understand who we are as a society and appreciate the spiritual and cultural heritage we have received.
