Friday 26 June 2026: Early school closure at 1.00pm

Dear Parents/Carers,

We have been incredibly impressed with how admirably the pupils have coped with the significant temperature this week – helped by lots of sun cream and ice lollies! With the high forecasted temperatures, which are higher than the last few days, we will be closing slightly earlier than usual tomorrow at 1.00pm in order to avoid the highest temperatures of the day. This is to ensure that all children and staff are safe and to avoid any heat related health issues.
 
This decision has not been taken lightly, but we believe it to be in the best interests of staff and pupils alike. This week we have been carefully monitoring of classroom temperatures. While temperatures have remained manageable during the morning, allowing us to maintain a cool and productive learning environment, we recognise that temperatures have been increasingly difficult to manage after lunchtime. Your child’s Key Worker will be in contact in the morning to organise the logistics and ensure that we are working together to manage the early finish. Pupils will receive their lunch at 12:30pm as usual, and then they will be returning home by their usual method of transport.
 
We apologise in advance for any issues this decision, but trust that you understand the safety, wellbeing and comfort of our students and staff is always our priority. By closing at 1.00pm, we can ensure that our pupils are able to learn effectively during the cooler part of the day while avoiding the hottest conditions later

 

If you have any concerns around this, please contact your child’s Key Worker in the morning.

 

We have officially entered the final and most significant term of the year.  As we move into the examination season…

Good Luck to our pupils!

To our Year 6 learners preparing for their SATs and our older students beginning their GCSEs:

It’s a big part of our pupil population going through exams right now:

  • 83% of the Bridge pupils are in Year 11 and completing their exams
  • 58% of our STEPs pupils are in Year 11 and completing their exams
  • 44% of our TalkAbout pupils are in Year 11 and completing their exams

This is over 30% of all pupils at Danesgate Community…

We are incredibly proud of your dedication and the resilience you have shown throughout the year. All we ask is that you work hard, stay focused, and simply try your best; remember that your efforts are what truly count. Trust in the preparation you have put in, stay calm, and know that the entire school community is rooting for your success.

You’ve got this!

Chris Nichols

Welcome to Danesgate Community

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Parent/Carer survey

Dear Parent/Carer,

As we move through the Summer Term and look toward the end of the academic year, we would appreciate you CLICKING HERE to give us your feedback once again. Our goal remains to build a strong partnership between school and home to ensure the Danesgate community is at its best.

Your previous feedback has been invaluable in guiding our development. By sharing your thoughts now, you help us reflect on this year’s progress and shape our priorities for the future. As always, your responses are entirely confidential and anonymous.

Thank you for your continued support in making Danesgate the best possible environment for your child to grow and succeed.

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