Welcome - New Parent Guide

We are delighted to be welcoming you and your child/ren to The Downs School 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

Home School Agreement

Classroom expectations

Additional Information for new Parents:

School Gateway

The Downs Diamond

School Uniform policy

Term dates

Timings of the school day

The House system explained

Clubs and activities

Student medication form

School policies

School site plan

Skoolkit Uniform Price List 

Equipment List

Hire of Locker Letter

Fundraising Letter from Governors

Should you require paper copies of any of the letters or policies on our website please email contact@thedownsschool.org and these will be provided free of charge.