Welcome - New Parent Guide
We are delighted to be welcoming you and your child/ren to The Downs Sixth Form in September, and look forward to meeting you in the near future.
Please see below for a list of documents you will need to read before completing your online admissions form.
We've also included a number of documents to assist with your child's transition to The Downs School (see additional information section).
Documents supporting the online admissions form:
- Reference notes for student details section
- Guidance for parental consent section
- ICT Code of Conduct
- Code of Conduct for Blended Learning
- Cashless tills letter
- Cashless tills poster
- Classroom expectations
Additional Information for new Parents:
- Sixth Form Dress Code
- Sixth Form Contract
- Sixth Form 16-19 Bursary Letter
- Sixth Form 16-19 Bursary Application Form
- Exam Considerations and Assistance Registration Form
- School Gateway
- The Downs Diamond
- Term dates
- Timings of the school day
- The House system explained
- Clubs and activities
- Student medication form
- School policies
- School site plan