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.

We've also included a number of documents to assist with your child's transition to The Downs School.

Forms to be returned to school if required by 31st May 2025

• Sixth Form 16-19 Bursary Letter
• Sixth Form 16-19 Bursary Application Form
• Exam Considerations and Assistance Registration Form 

General Information for new Parents:

• Sixth Form Study Guide 2025
• Rising Year 12 Transition Work 2025
• Sixth Form Dress Code
• Sixth Form Contract
• Parent Code of Conduct
• The Downs Diamond
• Term dates
• The House system explained
• Clubs and activities
• Timings of the school day
• Student medication form
• School policies
• School site plan
• ICT Code of Conduct
• Code of Conduct for Blended Learning
• Biometrics Consent Information
• Classroom expectations
• Equipment List
• Non-Catchment Student transport