• Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future

Community

Downend is an outward looking school. As part of our Specialist School programme we are focusing on and improving our engagement with our local community. As an outward looking school we are developing sustainable partnerships and networks that make a real difference to aspiration, achievement and lifelong learning. We have a constantly widening network in the community with parents, carers, local businesses, primary schools, secondary schools and community organisations.

Community

Primary Links

Over the last several years we have established an extensive and varied programme of primary liaison using curriculum-based and extra curricular activities. We are gradually widening our networks to every area of our curriculum. This strengthens our links with our partner primaries and bridges the gap between the primary and secondary phases of education. Go to the Primary Links page.

Business in the Community

We have developed links with many local businesses. All students undertake work experience with many diverse businesses and organisations. The Post 16 and BTEC Engineering students work with local and national organisations, through visits and projects.

Community & Lifelong Learning Courses

As part of our aim to engage with the local community, Downend School has run courses for adults during the evening. These have included introductory and advanced courses in digital camera use, and a popular Family History course. See examples of past courses here.

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