School policies
Our policies and statements explain our approach to working with children, young people and the wider school community. If you require printed copies of any of the information contained on this website, please contact the school office.
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Safeguarding
The safety of the pupils and the families we work with are a priority to us all at Dawn House School
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Admissions
How your child can attend Dawn House
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Who we are
Dawn House is a day and residential school supporting children and young people aged five to 19 with complex speech and language challenges
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School inspection
View the 2023 report here. Our school Ofsted reports may also be viewed on the Ofsted website.
Residential inspection
View the 2023 report here. Our residential Ofsted reports may also be viewed on the Ofsted website.
In Dawn House School Policies the term “school” refers to the whole school setting, Sixth Form, Chimes and the residential provision. Where there are things specific to the residence or one particular area this will be highlighted in the associated policy.
Accessibility Plan 2022– Review January 2025
Anti-Bullying Policy May 2023 – Review May 2024
Admission Procedure – Review January 2026
Attendance Policy 2022-23 – Review September 2023
Behaviour Management Policy – Review September 2024
Charging and Remissions Policy July 2024 – Review July 2025
Code of Conduct – Review September 2024
Complaints Policy and Procedure
Curriculum Policy 2023 – Review June 2024
DHS Local Offer – Review February 2025
Dysphagia Policy 2023 (Awaiting update)
Equal Opportunities Policy Feb 2023 – Review February 2024
Equality Duty 2024 – Review January 2025
Fire Safety Management Policy – Review December 2024
Health Safety Policy – Review June 2024
Medical Policy – Review February 2024
Online Safety Policy – Review January 2025
Pool Safety Operating Procedures (PSOP) June 2023 – Review June 2024
Privacy Notice for Staff, Trustees, Governors and Role Holders
Schools’ Safeguarding Policy 2023 – Review September 2024
School Uniform Policy – Review October 2024
SEN Policy September 2023 – Review September 2024
SEN Information Report June 2023 – Review June 2024
Sex Education Policy 2023 – Review date June 2024
Volunteering Policy – Review Sept 2024
Find Speech and Language UK’s organisational policies on their website.
Please note Speech and Language UK underwent a rebrand in October 2022, and these policies might refer to I CAN Charity. Speech and Language UK is the operating name of I CAN Charity, a registered charity in England and Wales (210031) and Scotland (SC039947), which is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (00099629). Registered address: 17-21 Wenlock Street, London, N1 7GT
Access our Pupil Premium Strategy Statement here.
2023-2024
PE and Sport Premium Evaluation 2023-24
PE and Sport Premium Plan 2023-24
2022-2023
PE and Sport Premium Plan 2022-23
2021-2022
PE Grant Strategy Evaluation 2021-22
PE Grant Strategy Plan 2021-22
2020-2021
PE Grant Strategy Evaluation 2020-21
PE Grant Strategy Plan 2020-21
Currently the percentage of Year 6 pupils who can:
- swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres = 66.6%
- use a range of strokes effectively = 66.6%
- perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations = 66.6%
SEN Policy – Review September 2024
SEN Information Report – Review June 2024
No school employees have a gross annual salary of £100,000 or more.
Please visit the schools financial benchmarking service.
Dawn House School is part of the children’s communication charity, Speech and Language UK. Financial information about Speech and Language UK can be found on the Charities Commission website.