Supporting Your Learning
We create an environment in which all students are provided with the care and support they need to flourish.
Our Head of Sixth Form, supported by a Deputy Head of Sixth Form, leads a team of tutors who are responsible for the day-to-day welfare and academic progress of their students.
Our tutors work extremely closely with their students, providing them with the guidance and feedback they need to achieve their full potential.
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Meet the Team
Ms I Anderson, Head of Sixth Form
Ms. Anderson joined The Downs School in 2024 as Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form. She oversees the progress, attitude, and attendance of Key Stage 5 students, as well as their preparation for life beyond Sixth Form. Previously, she served as Acting Assistant Headteacher, Head of Year, and Director of Music in an East Berkshire school. She teaches Music and serves as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead.
Miss N Jaqaar, Deputy Head of Sixth Form
Miss Jaaqar plays a key role in supporting students through their final years, providing academic guidance, career and university advice, and pastoral care while also overseeing enrichment activities and student well-being. Miss Jaaqar inspires students as a Sociology teacher, joining the Sixth Form team in 2020.
Mrs H Corderoy, Assistant Head of Sixth Form
Mrs Corderoy joined The Downs School in 2022 as a Teacher of Design Technology and later became Assistant head of Sixth form in 2023. She oversees the School Council and House Council teams as part of the student voice within the school community and works along the sixth form team supporting our sixth form students.
She particularly enjoys working with inspirational staff and students within sixth form who give their time, care and support to building our school community.
Mrs S Waller, UCAS Manager
Originally from Seattle, Mrs Waller came to the UK on a one-year teaching contract in Mathematics after completing their degree. She now coordinates and supports students through their university application process, providing guidance on choices, deadlines, and submissions to ensure successful progression to higher education, apprenticeships or work.
Mrs P Jarrett, Student Support Manager
Mrs Jarrett joined The Downs School in 2023 as Student Support Manager and also Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Sixth Form. She helps support students with their mental health and well being and also helps support with careers guidance. Prior to working at The Downs, she was working in North London doing interventions across many secondary schools and has a wealth of experience when dealing with vulnerable, disadvantaged and students with additional needs.
