Welcome to Dawlish College.
It continues to be an absolute privilege to be the Headteacher at Dawlish College – the staff and students are second to none and take all of life’s challenges in their stride. Despite current uncertainties as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, we continue to hold onto our core purpose in all that we do. Behind all of the decisions taken and measures put in place sits the balance between keeping staff and students safe whilst also providing them with a varied and exciting school experience.
Dawlish College is a vibrant and exciting place to be, where we have the highest expectations of staff and students alike and seek to provide challenge at every available opportunity. As a small school, we have a very proud record of holistic support, care and individual attention: the happiness and well-being of our students is of paramount importance and is a vital foundation for their growth and development. Our college has an atmosphere of creativity and positivity that is generated by the provision of excellent opportunities for every individual thereby maximising the outcomes and improving the life chances of the young people in our care.
As a parent myself, I understand that you want your child to be inspired, supported and challenged to be the best version of themselves within an environment that knows them and values them as an individual. Thank you for entrusting me with the care and education of your child, present or future, and I look forward to unlocking their ambitions as I get to know them and work closely with you.
S Banks
Headteacher
“Good careers guidance is supported well by many events that are praised highly by older students. As a result, all students progress to post-16 courses, training or apprenticeships that meet their needs or aspirations well.” - Oftsed 2016
The college is committed to Careers Education, Information, Advice and guidance (CEIAG) and works closely with Careers South West Ltd, FE Colleges, Universities and Employers to encourage and support students into post-16 learning and training. Our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Policy is available here.
We deliver an excellent careers provision here at Dawlish College which includes a wide range of impartial information and advice about post-16 routes.
Trips to a range of post-16 establishments, alongside our weekly careers assembly programme where colleges, universities and industry are invited in to speak to our KS4 students provides a range of guidance and broadens their horizons. We continue to maintain strong links with Flybe, The Met Office, NHS and many other businesses within the Dawlish and Exeter region.
In addition to a full careers programme for our Key Stage 4 students we are always keen to open minds to various career paths for our Key Stage 3 students as well. We have a programme of visitors and students at Key Stage 3 also experience a number of STEM related events, on a half termly basis, (Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
If you have any questions about career choices and options at Dawlish Community College please contact our Careers leader, Mrs Amanda Moore – careers@dawlish.devon.sch.uk
School Leavers’ Course Guide
Virtual College Experience for School Leavers
College Advice Team page
Registering for an Open Event/Showcase Event
Apprenticeships Information
Bursary Information
Travel Scheme Information
Virtual College Experience for School Leavers.
Open Day Information 5th February (10am-12pm) and Taster Day 23rd February.