• 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

Welcome to Downend Post 16 Centre

Facing the future with confidence

Alison Wood - Head of Post 16

It is a real pleasure to introduce you to Post 16 Education.

Post 16 study should be a most enjoyable and worthwhile experience, not only in academic and vocational achievement but in many other aspects of what it offers. This is certainly the case at Downend which has one of the largest Post GCSE Centres in South Gloucestershire and Bristol. This excellent provision is also supported by our membership of the Kingswood Partnership which further enhances the chioce of courses.

The Kingswood Partnership is known locally as a model of good practice. It also been recognised nationally, having been awarded Pathfinder status by the Department for Education and Skills, one of only 25 such awards in the country, and asked to share its innovative ways of teaching and supporting students with other schools across the country. The recognition has now become international following the launch of the Kingswood Extranet, which has been developed in conjunction with a leading Australian IT company. This will offer you groundbreaking ways of accessing teaching materials, communicating with staff and planning your future career path on-line to complement what goes on at school.

Wherever you look you will see that 'learning pays'. Qulaifications and experiences are increasingly necessary for employment in all walks of life. At Downend Post 16 Centre we have designed as part of the Kingswood Partnership an exciting and broad Post 16 Curriculum to enable you to equip yourself for employment, Higher Education and life.

Downend Post 16 Centre has gone from strength to strength in recent years and we aim to ensure that it continues to flourish and develop.

We hope that you will return and join us in the Sixth Form and help make it an even more successful part of school life.

 

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  • Post 16 Key Dates new


    Year 12: Open day for Cambridge


    4th September 2010

    Click here for more details

  • Vet-Medlink

    A four day conference for Year 12 and 13 students.

    University of Nottingham
    18th - 21st December 2010

    Website: www.workshop-uk.com

  • Medlink

    A four day conference for Year 12 and 13 students considering a career in medicine.

    The school of Medicine, University of Nottingham
    Sun 12th - 15th Dec 2010
    Wed 15th - 18th Dec 2010

    Website: www.medlink-uk.org

  • Speech and language therapy as a career

    Would you like to train as a Speech and Language Therapist? If so, the Speech and Language Therapy Departments from local hospitals have combined to offer a half-day 'Career Awareness' Seminar for anyone considering a career in this profession.

     

  • Year 12: Accountancy Summer School- Monday 26th-29th July 2010

    Run by Kaplan Bristol:
    - Accountancy as a profession
    - CV Writing
    - Basic Accounts
    - Meet accountancy apprentices
    - Meet local employers
    - Business Admin and Customer Service Apprenticeships
    Further information- see Miss Morgan.

  • Year 12: University of Reading Open Day

     

    Saturday 2nd October 09:30 -15:00

    Saturday 23rd October 09:30- 15:00

  • Year 12 and Year 13 Medlink and Vetlink

    The school of medicine at University of Nottingham (4 day workshop) 12-15th Dec and 15th- 18 Dec

    University of Nottingham (4 day workshop) for Vet 18-21st Dec

    For more information initially go to the website then see Miss Morgan for applications

  • Discounted Bus Pass for all of Post 16

    Youth Unltd card entitles you to half adult fares after 6pm on weekdays, all day during the weekends and Bank holidays and all day during school holidays. To apply go to the website

Latest Photo Album

  • Post 16 Expedition to Mongolia
    Expedition to Mongolia

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Post 16 Prospectus

post16 Prospectus 2009

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Post 16 Video

Post 16 Video

Video about Post 16 Study

 

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