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Staying physically, emotionally and mentally healthy is a major principle at Dallington School. Safety and emotional wellbeing are top priorities. The school aims to develop self-confidence and independence to maintain a healthy mind. Emotional wellbeing is supported by organic meals without white sugar and a structured physical education plan, with two hours of PE in EYFS/Primary and three PE periods in Secondary. The Educational Psychology Department works with staff and families to ensure each student develops personally, socially and academically, identifies needs, and designs coordinated action plans with parents and specialists. It provides guidance to families on their children's development.
The Educational Psychology Department works with teachers and families to ensure each student develops personally, socially and academically. María Recio, with 20 years of experience in educational, clinical and family psychotherapy, leads the department, alongside Paola Recio and a team of speech therapists and psychopedagogues. The department's objectives include adapting to the needs of each student and promoting self-confidence, effective thinking and emotional regulation to support healthy relationships. It identifies academic, pedagogical or emotional needs with teachers and parents and designs any necessary curricular adaptations. It evaluates and designs coordinated action plans with parents, teachers and specialists, with the school acting as the communication framework. It advises and helps families with questions about their children's personal development.
Mental wellbeing is a core focus at Dallington School. The school aims to build self-confidence, independence and thoughtful reflection to support mental health. A healthy lifestyle is promoted through organic food and active participation in sport, contributing to overall well-being. The curriculum emphasizes developing well‑being alongside academic achievement, including mental and emotional health. The Educational Psychology Department collaborates with staff and families to promote mental wellbeing and to identify needs early. The school enriches well-being through meaningful co‑curricular experiences and sports activities that foster social awareness and resilience.
Safety and emotional wellbeing are top priorities. The school promotes a caring environment and healthy relationships. The Educational Psychology Department identifies needs and designs coordinated action plans with parents and teachers to safeguard pupils. It acts as the communication framework between parents, teachers and specialists. It provides guidance to families regarding their children's personal development. The Directors describe the school as a safe place built on love, trust and respect.
Dallington School in Madrid delivers a British curriculum from Early Years to Key Stage 5, serving ages 2 to 18. The school operates across two Madrid campuses and offers Foundation Stage from Pre-Nursery to Reception through to Key Stages 1 to 5, including Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, plus a Double Bac with Spain's PCE for university access in Spain and abroad. The school emphasizes a values based education with Catholic influences, including a chapel, alongside a broad, enquiry led curriculum and extensive co curricular programmes. Facilities include Infant and Primary/Secondary sites and a rich programme of trips, arts workshops, and sport. Outdoor Education underpins learning with Urban Forest School and a day residential for Years 3 to 6. The school promotes healthy food, sport participation, and leadership opportunities through the Student Council and service projects. Families value its community spirit, international mindset, and supportive pastoral care for children.
