Downs View School & Downslink College

Downs View School, which has students age 4 – 16, is in Woodingdean. Downs View Link College is next to Varndean College and is for learners aged 16 – 19. We also have a separate provision for learners aged 19 – 25 at Downs View Life Skills College in Patcham.

We meet the learning needs for pupils with profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have autism and communication difficulties. We meet needs through an outstanding curriculum that places individual needs at its centre. We value the importance of developing social emotional needs and life skills alongside developing academic knowledge and skills.

All pupils have individualised learning goals that are met through a varied range of learning activities and opportunities. We focus on the key skills needed to allow all of our pupils to have fulfilling lives and live as independently as they are able to. Through working collaboratively with parents and a range of professionals we aim to support the whole child.

Facilities:

• Sensory Rooms
• Forest School
• Music Room
• Hydrotherapy Pool
• Soft Room
• Adventure Playground
• Outdoor Gym Equipment
• Library