Letter from Vanessa
Published 13th March 2023
Please find a letter from Vanessa regarding the HTST re-procurement and the Post 16 transport consultation here: Letter from Vanessa 13/03/2023.
There is reference in the letter to some links and these can be found below:
HTST and PaCC briefing – https://paccbrighton.org.uk/2023/03/01/pacconnects-on-the-brighton-hove-home-to-school-transport-service/
You can complete the Post 16 consultation here – https://consultations.brighton-hove.gov.uk/children-and-learning/home-to-school-transport/
National guidance on Post 16 transport and travel: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads
Letter from Vanessa
Published 10th March 2023
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the school and college closure on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March 2023 due to the NEU industrial action
Letter from Vanessa 10/03/2023
Letter from Vanessa
Published 24th February 2023
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the school and college closure on Thursday 2nd March 2023 due to the NEU industrial action
Letter from Vanessa 24/02/2023
Letter from Vanessa
Published 10th February 2023
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding reporting absences.
Letter from Vanessa 10/02/2023
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 10th February 2023
Here’s our February newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 26th January 2023
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the school and college closure on Wednesday 1st February due to the NEU industrial action
Letter from Vanessa 26/01/2023
Letter from Vanessa
Published 23rd January 2023
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with an update on the current situation with Covid.
Letter from Vanessa 23/01/2023
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 16th December 2022
Here’s our December newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 11th November 2022
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the events taking place at school in the run up to Christmas and the end of term.
Letter from Vanessa 11/11/2022
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 19th October 2022
Here’s our October newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 20th September 2022
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important dates for this term.
Letter from Vanessa 20/09/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 13th September 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the bank holiday on Monday 19th September.
Letter from Vanessa 13/09/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 09th September 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa 09/09/2022
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 20th July 2022
Here’s our July newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 20th June 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 27th May 2022
Here’s our May newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 08th April 2022
Here’s our March/April newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th March 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa with an update on Covid and some other general information.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 24th February 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th February 2022
Here’s our February newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 26th January 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th January 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 3rd January 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding Covid and the return to school tomorrow (Tuesday 4th January).
Letter from Vanessa 03/01/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th December 2021
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the changes to the Covid Guidance and the return to school/college on the 4th January.
Letter from Vanessa 16/12/2021
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 17th December 2021
Here’s our December newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th November 2021
Here’s our November newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 26th November 2021
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning and Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health at Brighton and Hove City Council with some important information about what you can do to help keep Covid cases down and reduce the spread of Covid.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th October 2021
Here’s our October newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 24th September 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates and also the dates for the upcoming Pupil Progress meetings.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 6th September 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa to welcome you all back to the new term and provide you with some Covid updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 21st July 2021
Please find below an end of term letter from Vanessa and a letter from the Friends of Downs View
Letter from the Friends of Downs View 21/7/2021
Letter from Vanessa
Published 29th June 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with a Covid-19 update.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th June 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding leavers events and transition following the Government announcement on Monday 14th June.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 14th May 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 23rd April 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st April 2021
Please find below an end of term letter from Vanessa that includes the test and trace process for over the holiday.
We have also shared a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director, Families Children & Learning about the EU Settled Status.
Letter from Deb Austin 01/4/2021
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 1st April 2021
Here’s our March newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 22nd March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the outcome of the staff consultation and the changes to the timings of the school day.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa and brief questionnaire about home learning.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 11th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about staffing changes in 3R.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 10th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about the lateral flow home-testing kits and the Downs View Parent/Carer Council meeting on the 25th March.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 5th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important updates.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 4th March 2021
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning and Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health at Brighton and Hove City Council thanking you for your support and also providing some details around the return to school next week.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 26th February 2021
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View. This month there is some details on World Book Day and the Holi Festival that are coming up this term and also an update from The Friends of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 23rd February 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about the wider opening of school/college.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 9th February 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important updates.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 1st February 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View and this time there is also an update from the Friends of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st February 2021
Please find below an important letter regarding the staff consultation and the timings of the school day.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 14th January 2021
Please find below an important letter with an update on the current situation at Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 8th January 2021
Please find below two important letters from Vanessa about next week at school and college.
Letter from Vanessa for all parents 8/1/2021
Letter from Vanessa for DVLC parents 8/1/2021
Letter from Vanessa
Published 5th January 2021
Please find an important letter below about the plan going forward for school and college.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 4th January 2021
Please find an important letter below about Tuesday 5th January 2021 now being an additional INSET day for ALL students.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 3rd January 2021
Please find an important letter below with an update on the current situation at Downs View and details on the changes that will be taking place next week.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 31st December 2020
Please find an important letter below about Monday 4th January 2021 now being an INSET day for ALL students.
Letter from Vanessa 31/12/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 07th December 2020
Please find below a general information letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa 07/12/2020
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 27th November 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing updates on our Woodingdean and Hollingdean school merger, what many of our classes have been up to, and how well our Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising activity went.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the parent council.
Letter from Vanessa 16/11/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 10th November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing an update following the lockdown that started on Thursday 5th November.
Letter from Vanessa 10/11/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing an update following the Government announcement about lockdown on starting Thursday 5th November.
Letter from Vanessa 01/11/2020
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 23rd October 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing updates on our Woodingdean and Hollingdean school merger, what many of our classes have been up to, and information about upcoming events including our Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising activity in November.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 22nd October 2020
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, the Interim Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning at Brighton and Hove City Council, thanking you for all you are doing to support your school and your children during the pandemic so everyone can stay safe and keep learning.
GOVERNOR VACANCY
Published 16th October 2020
We currently have a vacancy for a school governor at Downs View. If you have enthusiasm, an interest in the welfare of children and a willingness to learn, then we would like to hear from you! Please read the letter below for more information.
FULL-TIME OPENING AND COVID-19 REMINDERS
Published 25th September 2020
Please find below a letter providing information about full-time opening of our schools and colleges from Monday 28th September. It also provides important reminders about Covid-19 and what to do if your child develops symptoms. We’ve also shared a letter from the NHS providing useful information about Covid-19 testing.
Letter from Vanessa to parents/carers 28-09-20
NHS letter providing information about testing
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 18th September 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of our Downs View schools and colleges.
LETTER FROM VANESSA ON RETURNING TO SCHOOL/COLLEGE
Published 11th September 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing information about the coming week as well as some useful supportive guidance from the NSPCC on keeping children safe online.
WE’RE RECRUITING!
Published 11th September 2020
We are currently looking for Midday Supervisory Assistants (MDSA) across our Downs View sites – Woodingdean School, Link College and Life Skills.
Click here for more details and for an application form
LETTER FROM VANESSA ON RETURNING TO SCHOOL AND DOWNS VIEW WOODINGDEAN BUILDING WORKS
Published 4th September 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing information about returning to school as well as an update on the building works at Downs View Woodingdean.
We’ve also shared a letter from Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health Brighton & Hove City Council, that explains the measures being supported by the local authority to ensure that all pupils can return safely to school.
Letter from Vanessa 04/09/20
Letter from Alistair Hill 03/09/20
Latest updates on our Covid-19 Risk Assessment
INTRODUCTION LETTER FROM VANESSA HICKEY
Published 25th August 2020
Here’s a letter from Vanessa Hickey – our new Executive Head of Downs View from September 2020.
Good luck to Vanessa and a big thank you to Adrian for his leadership over the years!
TERM DATES FOR 2020-2021
Published 24th July 2020
Please find below the term dates for 2020-2021. Please note that the start date in September will be in line with the transition arrangements covered in this letter.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 21st July 2020
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, the Interim Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning at Brighton and Hove City Council, sharing key points to help you and your child prepare for the return to school in September.
GOODBYE LETTER FROM ADRIAN
Published 17th July 2020
Here’s a goodbye letter from Adrian. He has done this by letter as he’s not able to do it in person or at an occasion for now.
Good luck Adrian!
TRANSITION BACK TO DOWNS VIEW IN SEPTEMBER
Published 16th July 2020
Please find below a letter from Adrian outlining the plans for your child’s transition back to Downs View in September.
ACCOMMODATION ISSUES: GOOD NEWS!
Published on Tuesday 14th July 2020
Here’s a letter from Adrian with some good news about new funds to support a number of works to improve the Woodingdean site. Also below is a video filmed by Abi Hill (office manager) of the current works in the new extensions to school.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 16th December 2022
Here’s our December newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 11th November 2022
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the events taking place at school in the run up to Christmas and the end of term.
Letter from Vanessa 11/11/2022
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 19th October 2022
Here’s our October newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 20th September 2022
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important dates for this term.
Letter from Vanessa 20/09/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 13th September 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the bank holiday on Monday 19th September.
Letter from Vanessa 13/09/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 09th September 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa 09/09/2022
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 20th July 2022
Here’s our July newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 20th June 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 27th May 2022
Here’s our May newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 08th April 2022
Here’s our March/April newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th March 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa with an update on Covid and some other general information.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 24th February 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th February 2022
Here’s our February newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 26th January 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th January 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 3rd January 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding Covid and the return to school tomorrow (Tuesday 4th January).
Letter from Vanessa 03/01/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th December 2021
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the changes to the Covid Guidance and the return to school/college on the 4th January.
Letter from Vanessa 16/12/2021
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 17th December 2021
Here’s our December newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th November 2021
Here’s our November newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 26th November 2021
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning and Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health at Brighton and Hove City Council with some important information about what you can do to help keep Covid cases down and reduce the spread of Covid.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th October 2021
Here’s our October newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 24th September 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates and also the dates for the upcoming Pupil Progress meetings.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 6th September 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa to welcome you all back to the new term and provide you with some Covid updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 21st July 2021
Please find below an end of term letter from Vanessa and a letter from the Friends of Downs View
Letter from the Friends of Downs View 21/7/2021
Letter from Vanessa
Published 29th June 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with a Covid-19 update.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th June 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding leavers events and transition following the Government announcement on Monday 14th June.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 14th May 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 23rd April 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st April 2021
Please find below an end of term letter from Vanessa that includes the test and trace process for over the holiday.
We have also shared a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director, Families Children & Learning about the EU Settled Status.
Letter from Deb Austin 01/4/2021
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 1st April 2021
Here’s our March newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 22nd March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the outcome of the staff consultation and the changes to the timings of the school day.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa and brief questionnaire about home learning.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 11th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about staffing changes in 3R.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 10th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about the lateral flow home-testing kits and the Downs View Parent/Carer Council meeting on the 25th March.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 5th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important updates.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 4th March 2021
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning and Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health at Brighton and Hove City Council thanking you for your support and also providing some details around the return to school next week.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 26th February 2021
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View. This month there is some details on World Book Day and the Holi Festival that are coming up this term and also an update from The Friends of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 23rd February 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about the wider opening of school/college.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 9th February 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important updates.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 1st February 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View and this time there is also an update from the Friends of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st February 2021
Please find below an important letter regarding the staff consultation and the timings of the school day.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 14th January 2021
Please find below an important letter with an update on the current situation at Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 8th January 2021
Please find below two important letters from Vanessa about next week at school and college.
Letter from Vanessa for all parents 8/1/2021
Letter from Vanessa for DVLC parents 8/1/2021
Letter from Vanessa
Published 5th January 2021
Please find an important letter below about the plan going forward for school and college.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 4th January 2021
Please find an important letter below about Tuesday 5th January 2021 now being an additional INSET day for ALL students.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 3rd January 2021
Please find an important letter below with an update on the current situation at Downs View and details on the changes that will be taking place next week.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 31st December 2020
Please find an important letter below about Monday 4th January 2021 now being an INSET day for ALL students.
Letter from Vanessa 31/12/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 07th December 2020
Please find below a general information letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa 07/12/2020
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 27th November 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing updates on our Woodingdean and Hollingdean school merger, what many of our classes have been up to, and how well our Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising activity went.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the parent council.
Letter from Vanessa 16/11/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 10th November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing an update following the lockdown that started on Thursday 5th November.
Letter from Vanessa 10/11/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing an update following the Government announcement about lockdown on starting Thursday 5th November.
Letter from Vanessa 01/11/2020
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 23rd October 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing updates on our Woodingdean and Hollingdean school merger, what many of our classes have been up to, and information about upcoming events including our Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising activity in November.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 22nd October 2020
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, the Interim Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning at Brighton and Hove City Council, thanking you for all you are doing to support your school and your children during the pandemic so everyone can stay safe and keep learning.
GOVERNOR VACANCY
Published 16th October 2020
We currently have a vacancy for a school governor at Downs View. If you have enthusiasm, an interest in the welfare of children and a willingness to learn, then we would like to hear from you! Please read the letter below for more information.
FULL-TIME OPENING AND COVID-19 REMINDERS
Published 25th September 2020
Please find below a letter providing information about full-time opening of our schools and colleges from Monday 28th September. It also provides important reminders about Covid-19 and what to do if your child develops symptoms. We’ve also shared a letter from the NHS providing useful information about Covid-19 testing.
Letter from Vanessa to parents/carers 28-09-20
NHS letter providing information about testing
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 18th September 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of our Downs View schools and colleges.
LETTER FROM VANESSA ON RETURNING TO SCHOOL/COLLEGE
Published 11th September 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing information about the coming week as well as some useful supportive guidance from the NSPCC on keeping children safe online.
WE’RE RECRUITING!
Published 11th September 2020
We are currently looking for Midday Supervisory Assistants (MDSA) across our Downs View sites – Woodingdean School, Link College and Life Skills.
Click here for more details and for an application form
LETTER FROM VANESSA ON RETURNING TO SCHOOL AND DOWNS VIEW WOODINGDEAN BUILDING WORKS
Published 4th September 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing information about returning to school as well as an update on the building works at Downs View Woodingdean.
We’ve also shared a letter from Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health Brighton & Hove City Council, that explains the measures being supported by the local authority to ensure that all pupils can return safely to school.
Letter from Vanessa 04/09/20
Letter from Alistair Hill 03/09/20
Latest updates on our Covid-19 Risk Assessment
INTRODUCTION LETTER FROM VANESSA HICKEY
Published 25th August 2020
Here’s a letter from Vanessa Hickey – our new Executive Head of Downs View from September 2020.
Good luck to Vanessa and a big thank you to Adrian for his leadership over the years!
TERM DATES FOR 2020-2021
Published 24th July 2020
Please find below the term dates for 2020-2021. Please note that the start date in September will be in line with the transition arrangements covered in this letter.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 21st July 2020
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, the Interim Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning at Brighton and Hove City Council, sharing key points to help you and your child prepare for the return to school in September.
GOODBYE LETTER FROM ADRIAN
Published 17th July 2020
Here’s a goodbye letter from Adrian. He has done this by letter as he’s not able to do it in person or at an occasion for now.
Good luck Adrian!
TRANSITION BACK TO DOWNS VIEW IN SEPTEMBER
Published 16th July 2020
Please find below a letter from Adrian outlining the plans for your child’s transition back to Downs View in September.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 16th December 2022
Here’s our December newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 11th November 2022
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the events taking place at school in the run up to Christmas and the end of term.
Letter from Vanessa 11/11/2022
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 19th October 2022
Here’s our October newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 20th September 2022
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important dates for this term.
Letter from Vanessa 20/09/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 13th September 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the bank holiday on Monday 19th September.
Letter from Vanessa 13/09/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 09th September 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa 09/09/2022
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 20th July 2022
Here’s our July newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 20th June 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 27th May 2022
Here’s our May newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 08th April 2022
Here’s our March/April newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th March 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa with an update on Covid and some other general information.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 24th February 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th February 2022
Here’s our February newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 26th January 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th January 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 3rd January 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding Covid and the return to school tomorrow (Tuesday 4th January).
Letter from Vanessa 03/01/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th December 2021
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the changes to the Covid Guidance and the return to school/college on the 4th January.
Letter from Vanessa 16/12/2021
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 17th December 2021
Here’s our December newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th November 2021
Here’s our November newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 26th November 2021
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning and Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health at Brighton and Hove City Council with some important information about what you can do to help keep Covid cases down and reduce the spread of Covid.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th October 2021
Here’s our October newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 24th September 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates and also the dates for the upcoming Pupil Progress meetings.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 6th September 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa to welcome you all back to the new term and provide you with some Covid updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 21st July 2021
Please find below an end of term letter from Vanessa and a letter from the Friends of Downs View
Letter from the Friends of Downs View 21/7/2021
Letter from Vanessa
Published 29th June 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with a Covid-19 update.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th June 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding leavers events and transition following the Government announcement on Monday 14th June.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 14th May 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 23rd April 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st April 2021
Please find below an end of term letter from Vanessa that includes the test and trace process for over the holiday.
We have also shared a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director, Families Children & Learning about the EU Settled Status.
Letter from Deb Austin 01/4/2021
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 1st April 2021
Here’s our March newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 22nd March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the outcome of the staff consultation and the changes to the timings of the school day.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa and brief questionnaire about home learning.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 11th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about staffing changes in 3R.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 10th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about the lateral flow home-testing kits and the Downs View Parent/Carer Council meeting on the 25th March.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 5th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important updates.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 4th March 2021
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning and Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health at Brighton and Hove City Council thanking you for your support and also providing some details around the return to school next week.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 26th February 2021
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View. This month there is some details on World Book Day and the Holi Festival that are coming up this term and also an update from The Friends of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 23rd February 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about the wider opening of school/college.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 9th February 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important updates.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 1st February 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View and this time there is also an update from the Friends of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st February 2021
Please find below an important letter regarding the staff consultation and the timings of the school day.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 14th January 2021
Please find below an important letter with an update on the current situation at Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 8th January 2021
Please find below two important letters from Vanessa about next week at school and college.
Letter from Vanessa for all parents 8/1/2021
Letter from Vanessa for DVLC parents 8/1/2021
Letter from Vanessa
Published 5th January 2021
Please find an important letter below about the plan going forward for school and college.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 4th January 2021
Please find an important letter below about Tuesday 5th January 2021 now being an additional INSET day for ALL students.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 3rd January 2021
Please find an important letter below with an update on the current situation at Downs View and details on the changes that will be taking place next week.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 31st December 2020
Please find an important letter below about Monday 4th January 2021 now being an INSET day for ALL students.
Letter from Vanessa 31/12/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 07th December 2020
Please find below a general information letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa 07/12/2020
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 27th November 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing updates on our Woodingdean and Hollingdean school merger, what many of our classes have been up to, and how well our Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising activity went.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the parent council.
Letter from Vanessa 16/11/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 10th November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing an update following the lockdown that started on Thursday 5th November.
Letter from Vanessa 10/11/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing an update following the Government announcement about lockdown on starting Thursday 5th November.
Letter from Vanessa 01/11/2020
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 23rd October 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing updates on our Woodingdean and Hollingdean school merger, what many of our classes have been up to, and information about upcoming events including our Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising activity in November.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 22nd October 2020
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, the Interim Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning at Brighton and Hove City Council, thanking you for all you are doing to support your school and your children during the pandemic so everyone can stay safe and keep learning.
GOVERNOR VACANCY
Published 16th October 2020
We currently have a vacancy for a school governor at Downs View. If you have enthusiasm, an interest in the welfare of children and a willingness to learn, then we would like to hear from you! Please read the letter below for more information.
FULL-TIME OPENING AND COVID-19 REMINDERS
Published 25th September 2020
Please find below a letter providing information about full-time opening of our schools and colleges from Monday 28th September. It also provides important reminders about Covid-19 and what to do if your child develops symptoms. We’ve also shared a letter from the NHS providing useful information about Covid-19 testing.
Letter from Vanessa to parents/carers 28-09-20
NHS letter providing information about testing
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 18th September 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of our Downs View schools and colleges.
LETTER FROM VANESSA ON RETURNING TO SCHOOL/COLLEGE
Published 11th September 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing information about the coming week as well as some useful supportive guidance from the NSPCC on keeping children safe online.
WE’RE RECRUITING!
Published 11th September 2020
We are currently looking for Midday Supervisory Assistants (MDSA) across our Downs View sites – Woodingdean School, Link College and Life Skills.
Click here for more details and for an application form
LETTER FROM VANESSA ON RETURNING TO SCHOOL AND DOWNS VIEW WOODINGDEAN BUILDING WORKS
Published 4th September 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing information about returning to school as well as an update on the building works at Downs View Woodingdean.
We’ve also shared a letter from Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health Brighton & Hove City Council, that explains the measures being supported by the local authority to ensure that all pupils can return safely to school.
Letter from Vanessa 04/09/20
Letter from Alistair Hill 03/09/20
Latest updates on our Covid-19 Risk Assessment
INTRODUCTION LETTER FROM VANESSA HICKEY
Published 25th August 2020
Here’s a letter from Vanessa Hickey – our new Executive Head of Downs View from September 2020.
Good luck to Vanessa and a big thank you to Adrian for his leadership over the years!
TERM DATES FOR 2020-2021
Published 24th July 2020
Please find below the term dates for 2020-2021. Please note that the start date in September will be in line with the transition arrangements covered in this letter.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 21st July 2020
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, the Interim Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning at Brighton and Hove City Council, sharing key points to help you and your child prepare for the return to school in September.
GOODBYE LETTER FROM ADRIAN
Published 17th July 2020
Here’s a goodbye letter from Adrian. He has done this by letter as he’s not able to do it in person or at an occasion for now.
Good luck Adrian!
TRANSITION BACK TO DOWNS VIEW IN SEPTEMBER
Published 16th July 2020
Please find below a letter from Adrian outlining the plans for your child’s transition back to Downs View in September.
ACCOMMODATION ISSUES: GOOD NEWS!
Published on Tuesday 14th July 2020
Here’s a letter from Adrian with some good news about new funds to support a number of works to improve the Woodingdean site. Also below is a video filmed by Abi Hill (office manager) of the current works in the new extensions to school.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 16th December 2022
Here’s our December newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 11th November 2022
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the events taking place at school in the run up to Christmas and the end of term.
Letter from Vanessa 11/11/2022
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 19th October 2022
Here’s our October newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 20th September 2022
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important dates for this term.
Letter from Vanessa 20/09/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 13th September 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the bank holiday on Monday 19th September.
Letter from Vanessa 13/09/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 09th September 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa 09/09/2022
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 20th July 2022
Here’s our July newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 20th June 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 27th May 2022
Here’s our May newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 08th April 2022
Here’s our March/April newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th March 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa with an update on Covid and some other general information.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 24th February 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th February 2022
Here’s our February newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 26th January 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th January 2022
Please find below an important Covid update letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 3rd January 2022
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding Covid and the return to school tomorrow (Tuesday 4th January).
Letter from Vanessa 03/01/2022
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th December 2021
Please find below an important letter from Vanessa regarding the changes to the Covid Guidance and the return to school/college on the 4th January.
Letter from Vanessa 16/12/2021
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 17th December 2021
Here’s our December newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th November 2021
Here’s our November newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 26th November 2021
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning and Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health at Brighton and Hove City Council with some important information about what you can do to help keep Covid cases down and reduce the spread of Covid.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 11th October 2021
Here’s our October newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 24th September 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates and also the dates for the upcoming Pupil Progress meetings.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 6th September 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa to welcome you all back to the new term and provide you with some Covid updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 21st July 2021
Please find below an end of term letter from Vanessa and a letter from the Friends of Downs View
Letter from the Friends of Downs View 21/7/2021
Letter from Vanessa
Published 29th June 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with a Covid-19 update.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 18th June 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding leavers events and transition following the Government announcement on Monday 14th June.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 14th May 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 23rd April 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some general updates.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st April 2021
Please find below an end of term letter from Vanessa that includes the test and trace process for over the holiday.
We have also shared a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director, Families Children & Learning about the EU Settled Status.
Letter from Deb Austin 01/4/2021
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 1st April 2021
Here’s our March newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 22nd March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the outcome of the staff consultation and the changes to the timings of the school day.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa and brief questionnaire about home learning.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 11th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about staffing changes in 3R.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 10th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about the lateral flow home-testing kits and the Downs View Parent/Carer Council meeting on the 25th March.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 5th March 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important updates.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 4th March 2021
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning and Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health at Brighton and Hove City Council thanking you for your support and also providing some details around the return to school next week.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 26th February 2021
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View. This month there is some details on World Book Day and the Holi Festival that are coming up this term and also an update from The Friends of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 23rd February 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa about the wider opening of school/college.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 9th February 2021
Please find below a letter from Vanessa with some important updates.
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 1st February 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of Downs View and this time there is also an update from the Friends of Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st February 2021
Please find below an important letter regarding the staff consultation and the timings of the school day.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 14th January 2021
Please find below an important letter with an update on the current situation at Downs View.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 8th January 2021
Please find below two important letters from Vanessa about next week at school and college.
Letter from Vanessa for all parents 8/1/2021
Letter from Vanessa for DVLC parents 8/1/2021
Letter from Vanessa
Published 5th January 2021
Please find an important letter below about the plan going forward for school and college.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 4th January 2021
Please find an important letter below about Tuesday 5th January 2021 now being an additional INSET day for ALL students.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 3rd January 2021
Please find an important letter below with an update on the current situation at Downs View and details on the changes that will be taking place next week.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 31st December 2020
Please find an important letter below about Monday 4th January 2021 now being an INSET day for ALL students.
Letter from Vanessa 31/12/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 07th December 2020
Please find below a general information letter from Vanessa.
Letter from Vanessa 07/12/2020
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 27th November 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing updates on our Woodingdean and Hollingdean school merger, what many of our classes have been up to, and how well our Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising activity went.
Letter from Vanessa
Published 16th November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa regarding the parent council.
Letter from Vanessa 16/11/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 10th November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing an update following the lockdown that started on Thursday 5th November.
Letter from Vanessa 10/11/2020
Letter from Vanessa
Published 1st November 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing an update following the Government announcement about lockdown on starting Thursday 5th November.
Letter from Vanessa 01/11/2020
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 23rd October 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing updates on our Woodingdean and Hollingdean school merger, what many of our classes have been up to, and information about upcoming events including our Macmillan Cancer Support fundraising activity in November.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 22nd October 2020
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, the Interim Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning at Brighton and Hove City Council, thanking you for all you are doing to support your school and your children during the pandemic so everyone can stay safe and keep learning.
GOVERNOR VACANCY
Published 16th October 2020
We currently have a vacancy for a school governor at Downs View. If you have enthusiasm, an interest in the welfare of children and a willingness to learn, then we would like to hear from you! Please read the letter below for more information.
FULL-TIME OPENING AND COVID-19 REMINDERS
Published 25th September 2020
Please find below a letter providing information about full-time opening of our schools and colleges from Monday 28th September. It also provides important reminders about Covid-19 and what to do if your child develops symptoms. We’ve also shared a letter from the NHS providing useful information about Covid-19 testing.
Letter from Vanessa to parents/carers 28-09-20
NHS letter providing information about testing
READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
Published 18th September 2020
Here’s our latest newsletter providing the latest updates and news from across all of our Downs View schools and colleges.
LETTER FROM VANESSA ON RETURNING TO SCHOOL/COLLEGE
Published 11th September 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing information about the coming week as well as some useful supportive guidance from the NSPCC on keeping children safe online.
WE’RE RECRUITING!
Published 11th September 2020
We are currently looking for Midday Supervisory Assistants (MDSA) across our Downs View sites – Woodingdean School, Link College and Life Skills.
Click here for more details and for an application form
LETTER FROM VANESSA ON RETURNING TO SCHOOL AND DOWNS VIEW WOODINGDEAN BUILDING WORKS
Published 4th September 2020
Please find below a letter from Vanessa providing information about returning to school as well as an update on the building works at Downs View Woodingdean.
We’ve also shared a letter from Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health Brighton & Hove City Council, that explains the measures being supported by the local authority to ensure that all pupils can return safely to school.
Letter from Vanessa 04/09/20
Letter from Alistair Hill 03/09/20
Latest updates on our Covid-19 Risk Assessment
INTRODUCTION LETTER FROM VANESSA HICKEY
Published 25th August 2020
Here’s a letter from Vanessa Hickey – our new Executive Head of Downs View from September 2020.
Good luck to Vanessa and a big thank you to Adrian for his leadership over the years!
TERM DATES FOR 2020-2021
Published 24th July 2020
Please find below the term dates for 2020-2021. Please note that the start date in September will be in line with the transition arrangements covered in this letter.
LETTER FROM BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Published on 21st July 2020
Here’s a letter from Deb Austin, the Interim Executive Director for Families, Children & Learning at Brighton and Hove City Council, sharing key points to help you and your child prepare for the return to school in September.
GOODBYE LETTER FROM ADRIAN
Published 17th July 2020
Here’s a goodbye letter from Adrian. He has done this by letter as he’s not able to do it in person or at an occasion for now.
Good luck Adrian!
TRANSITION BACK TO DOWNS VIEW IN SEPTEMBER
Published 16th July 2020
Please find below a letter from Adrian outlining the plans for your child’s transition back to Downs View in September.
ACCOMMODATION ISSUES: GOOD NEWS!
Published on Tuesday 14th July 2020
Here’s a letter from Adrian with some good news about new funds to support a number of works to improve the Woodingdean site. Also below is a video filmed by Abi Hill (office manager) of the current works in the new extensions to school.
