Downlands School is praised by MP

South Downs MP Andrew Griffith visited Downlands Community School in Hassocks as he continued his programme of visiting all schools in his constituency.

Prefects Emma and George, both in Year 10, welcomed Andrew to their school and he met headteacher Mark Wignall for a tour around the campus which includes many shared-community facilities.

Last week Downlands hosted an open morning for anyone interested in a teaching career. The ‘Get Into Teaching’ event provided an opportunity to speak to the teachers, observe lessons and take a tour of the school site.

Mr Griffith MP said: “Downlands Community School is a wonderful centre of education, rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. The pupils demonstrated exemplary behaviour which I believe is testimony to the school’s values and teaching.

“I would encourage anyone with an interest in teaching to visit the school. The Government’s Get Into Teaching website is also a helpful place to start – https:// schoolexperience.education. gov.uk.”