Our support for young carers Danesgate Community has a very close relationship with the charity York Young Carers, together we aim to provide support for the well-being of individuals that have care responsibilities within the home setting. We work closely with the charity and the staff at York Carers Centre who aim to identify the impact that...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
CYC Post-16 Pathways: A guide for young people, parents and carers on next steps after year 11 Please CLICK HERE to access a guide for young people, parents and carers on next steps after year 11, provided by City of York Council. York SEND Local Offer: Post-16 education options website Please CLICK HERE to...Read More
A new app, Start Safe, Stay Safe, has been launched to improve street safety in York and North Yorkshire. It offers a straightforward, and confidential way for members of the public to report street, town and city centre incidents by way of photo, video and audio capture. It also enables authorities to quickly identify patterns of abuse...Read More
York College Year 11 Taster Day bookings are now open. These days provide a fantastic opportunity for Year 11 students to try some of the subjects they are interested in, as well as get a feel for College life. Students should choose one of the days to attend. Information about the Taster Days can be found on York College Events...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
We are delighted to announce that recently Danesgate Community has successfully become an Asthma Friendly School, Something that we are very proud to achieve, becoming the first state school to receive this accreditation in North Yorkshire. We have been working closely with Alex Oliver, the NHS Asthma specialist, to ensure we fulfilled the needs and...Read More
