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Technology

Mrs D Moller: Head of Teaching & Learning
Mrs F Skelton – Second in charge Food Preparation & Nutrition
Mr D Walker – Head of Design & Technology
Mr J Matthews
Ms C Hambly-Walker
Mrs E Matthews
Mrs S Martin

Support Staff
Mrs A Cooper – Technology & Art Technician
Mrs N Grala – Food Nutrition & Textiles Technician

Curriculum Ambition Technology

AQA GCSE Design & Technology
AQA GCSE Art Textiles
Eduquas GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition
OCR Child Development Level 1 & 2
  • Year 7 Food Prep & Nutrition scheme of work
  • Year 8 Food Prep & Nutrition scheme of work
  • Year 9 Food Prep & Nutrition scheme of work
  • Year 7 Textiles Scheme of Work
  • Year 8 Textiles Scheme of Work
  • Year 9 Textiles Scheme of Work
  • Year 7 Scheme of Work Technology – Mood Light
  • Year 7 Scheme of Work Technology – Picture Frame
  • Year 8 Scheme of Work Technology – Maze Game
  • Year 8 Scheme of Work Technology – Pewter Casting
  • Year 9 Scheme of Work Technology – Clock
  • Year 9 Scheme of Work Technology – Small Storage

Our Communities

All students at Downlands belong to one of 4 Communities, all named after areas of natural beauty in Sussex

  • Beacon
  • South Downs
  • Weald
  • Wolstonbury
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