Upcoming Research Projects
A Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Southhampton is looking to hear more about the experiences of having a brother or sister with Down’s Syndrome from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. To be eligible for this research you or your child would need to be a sibling of someone with Down’s Syndrome, between 9-25 years old, and identify with an unrepresented ethnic background. For all the information press here. Sibling Research
A Trainee Educational Psychologist studying at UEA is looking to interview parents who have children with down syndrome and gain their views on how they advocate sense of school belonging for their child. To take part you have to be a biological parent of a child with down syndrome. Your child must be aged between 5-16 years old. Your child must currently be in full-time education (in England). Your child must be attending a mainstream or special needs school (primary or secondary). For all the information press here. Belonging in School Research.
Researchers from the University of Reading are looking for parents of 2-4-year-old children with Down syndrome to help co-design a language intervention. The project focuses on shared book reading, so we’re particularly interested in parents who enjoy reading with their children. Pre-school Research.
A third year Education student at the University of Cambridge is looking for participants to engage in a study about parents and guardians with dependents with Down’s Syndrome and how they navigate the further education application and admissions process. To be eligible, you need to be currently involved with applying to further education colleges for your child with Down’s syndrome or have been within the last three years. This study is to take part in a 10-15 min anonymous online survey. Applying to further education Research.
Leeds Castle Christmas Visit
Leeds Castle Day Visit
Get a free family ticket for a day at the Leeds Castle Christmas event!
Puss In Boots Pantomime
Exclusively for the 21 Together Community:
Puss In Boots Pantomime!
Following the HUGE success of the Mother Goose panto last year, we are very excited to share with you that we have tickets available for a private showing of Puss In Boots!
This showing has been booked out exclusively for the 21 Together community, creating an environment where everyone is comfortable, knowing the people around them.
This has been made possible once again by The Rotary Club of Medway. We want to give a huge thanks to them for making this possible and continuing to support our charity!
What’s the story?
When Jack, the youngest son of a miller, receives his inheritance, he finds his father has left him nothing but the mill cat! Meanwhile, his two older and mischievous brothers, Jasper and Jethro, inherit the mill and all the miller's riches. But, the feline in question is no ordinary cat! As soon as the good fairy gives Puss a magical pair of boots, the cat finds his voice and sets about changing his master's destiny which, of course, is to win Princess Esmerelda's hand in marriage. Along the way, Jack and Puss will have to outwit not only the bad fairy, but also the disgusting Ogre, Grimgrab, who is terrorising the village and who also wants to marry the princess —; whether she likes it or not! Throw in to the mix a soppy but musical King Wally, a forceful Queen Wendy, a splash of musical numbers and a scattering of delicious cameo roles, including: Bobby the royal page; the Ogre's castle guards; Babs and Betty (girlfriends of Jasper and Jethro) and, of course, a trio of killer rabbits!! It all adds up to a couple of hours of fun, laughter and mayhem —; just "Purrrrfect"!!
🗓️Saturday 18th January 2025
🕓16:00
📍The Oasthouse Theatre, Stratford Lane, Rainham, Kent ME8 8AG
🎟£7 per family (Refundable deposit)
Photos will be taken at the event. It is your responsibility to let staff know at the start of the performance if you do not wish to be in them.
EHCP Webinar
Does your young person have an EHCP? Does it work for them, and is it being followed? Come along and find out your rights when appealing an EHCP, and some top tips for being successful in such appeals!
World Down’s Syndrome Day 2025
Come along and celebrate World Down’s Syndrome Day 2025 with us…we have some VERY special guests coming along to join us!
Ashford United Football Match
Ashford United Football Match
Get free tickets to see the Nuts and Bolts in action at Homelands Park!
Under 5s Christmas Party - Maidstone
Come along to our Under 5s Christmas party!
Signed Christmas songs and story
Christmas fun!
Gift for each child
Tea/coffee and mince pies/biscuits for parents
Under 5s Christmas Party - Margate
Come along to our Under 5s Christmas party!
Signed Christmas songs and story
Christmas fun!
Gift for each child
Tea/coffee and mince pies/biscuits for parents
7-11 years (Maidstone) - Early Intervention Sessions
Early Intervention Sessions: 7-11 years (Juniors)
Speech and language groups focussed on social communication for children with Down’s syndrome who require small group work.
They are speech therapy-led groups with an emphasis on social skills, conversations, friendships, and relationships. The groups provide additional support for children and young people to build self-awareness, awareness of others and socially appropriate behaviour.
The groups are designed to complement the individualised speech programmes that children and young people will already have running. Each term is topic-based and allows children and young people to explore each topic in a fun and inclusive environment. Topics include things like; all about me, relationships, community, time, language for identity and transitions.
Groups run every other Saturday (excluding school holidays) from 21.09.24 - 14.12.24 for Term 1.
Time: 09:00-17:00 (Sessions will be 1 hour long. Your session time will be confirmed by email.)
0-2 years (Babies) - Early Intervention Session Six
Early Intervention Sessions: 0-2 years (Babies)
These social and communication groups are open to all families with children aged from 0 - 2 years old. The groups will be taught in blocks of six sessions and led by 21 Together’s Education team and are aimed at teaching key skills such as; Makaton signing, interaction techniques, early physical skills and emotional support, as well as a chance to socialise with other parents/carers.
Sessions are designed to work on the strengths and weaknesses of the learning profile of a baby with Down’s syndrome and allow the families to ask questions and receive syndrome-specific advice and support.
Groups run every Monday for 6 weeks.
Week Six: Messy Play: To encourage experiences, explore different textures using hands and feet (a change of clothes might be needed).
Time: 11:15-12:15 (Sessions will be 1 hour long.)
Venue: The Wonderworks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Westwood, Margate, CT9 4JX
Cost: Sessions cost £10 each payable at the start of the programme (£60 in total). If you feel for whatever reason that this cost would mean a young person could not attend, we would urge you to contact us as we have financial support available to those who need it.
Clip ‘n Climb Christmas Party
Come along to our Clip 'n Climb Christmas party!
You can expect:
1 hour of climbing (following a safety briefing)
Pizza/hotdog and squash included for all climbers
Christmas gift for each child (given by Santa!)
7-11 years (Margate) - Early Intervention Sessions
Using syndrome specific approaches to learning, these groups will cover literacy, numeracy, self-help, and social emotional skills. Resources will be provided to parents to continue learning opportunities at home.
4-7 years (Margate) - Early Intervention Sessions
Using syndrome specific approaches to learning, these groups will cover literacy, numeracy, self-help, and social emotional skills. Resources will be provided to parents to continue learning opportunities at home.
4-7 years (Maidstone) - Early Intervention Sessions
Using syndrome specific approaches to learning, these groups will cover literacy, numeracy, self-help, and social emotional skills. Resources will be provided to parents to continue learning opportunities at home.
0-2 years (Babies) - Early Intervention Session Five
Early Intervention Sessions: 0-2 years (Babies)
These social and communication groups are open to all families with children aged from 0 - 2 years old. The groups will be taught in blocks of six sessions and led by 21 Together’s Education team and are aimed at teaching key skills such as; Makaton signing, interaction techniques, early physical skills and emotional support, as well as a chance to socialise with other parents/carers.
Sessions are designed to work on the strengths and weaknesses of the learning profile of a baby with Down’s syndrome and allow the families to ask questions and receive syndrome-specific advice and support.
Groups run every Monday for 6 weeks.
Week Five: Positive behaviour strategies: Tackling hair pulling, throwing objects, listening and other common behaviours.
Time: 11:15-12:15 (Sessions will be 1 hour long.)
Venue: The Wonderworks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Westwood, Margate, CT9 4JX
Cost: Sessions cost £10 each payable at the start of the programme (£60 in total). If you feel for whatever reason that this cost would mean a young person could not attend, we would urge you to contact us as we have financial support available to those who need it.
S-Club Sessions
S-Club sessions are social groups for young people with Down’s syndrome aged 11 to early 20s. The club is split into three sessions; smiLE, skills and social.
7-11 years (Maidstone) - Early Intervention Sessions
Early Intervention Sessions: 7-11 years (Juniors)
Speech and language groups focussed on social communication for children with Down’s syndrome who require small group work.
They are speech therapy-led groups with an emphasis on social skills, conversations, friendships, and relationships. The groups provide additional support for children and young people to build self-awareness, awareness of others and socially appropriate behaviour.
The groups are designed to complement the individualised speech programmes that children and young people will already have running. Each term is topic-based and allows children and young people to explore each topic in a fun and inclusive environment. Topics include things like; all about me, relationships, community, time, language for identity and transitions.
Groups run every other Saturday (excluding school holidays) from 21.09.24 - 14.12.24 for Term 1.
Time: 09:00-17:00 (Sessions will be 1 hour long. Your session time will be confirmed by email.)
0-2 years (Babies) - Early Intervention Session Four
Early Intervention Sessions: 0-2 years (Babies)
These social and communication groups are open to all families with children aged from 0 - 2 years old. The groups will be taught in blocks of six sessions and led by 21 Together’s Education team and are aimed at teaching key skills such as; Makaton signing, interaction techniques, early physical skills and emotional support, as well as a chance to socialise with other parents/carers.
Sessions are designed to work on the strengths and weaknesses of the learning profile of a baby with Down’s syndrome and allow the families to ask questions and receive syndrome-specific advice and support.
Groups run every Monday for 6 weeks.
Week Four: Visual Support: Photo’s, photo books, now and next boards, and more.
Time: 11:15-12:15 (Sessions will be 1 hour long.)
Venue: The Wonderworks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Westwood, Margate, CT9 4JX
Cost: Sessions cost £10 each payable at the start of the programme (£60 in total). If you feel for whatever reason that this cost would mean a young person could not attend, we would urge you to contact us as we have financial support available to those that need it.
7-11 years (Margate) - Early Intervention Sessions
Using syndrome specific approaches to learning, these groups will cover literacy, numeracy, self-help, and social emotional skills. Resources will be provided to parents to continue learning opportunities at home.
4-7 years (Margate) - Early Intervention Sessions
Using syndrome specific approaches to learning, these groups will cover literacy, numeracy, self-help, and social emotional skills. Resources will be provided to parents to continue learning opportunities at home.
S-Club Sessions
S-Club sessions are social groups for young people with Down’s syndrome aged 11 to early 20s. The club is split into three sessions; smiLE, skills and social.
4-7 years (Maidstone) - Early Intervention Sessions
Using syndrome specific approaches to learning, these groups will cover literacy, numeracy, self-help, and social emotional skills. Resources will be provided to parents to continue learning opportunities at home.
0-2 years (Babies) - Early Intervention Session Three
Early Intervention Sessions: 0-2 years (Babies)
These social and communication groups are open to all families with children aged from 0 - 2 years old. The groups will be taught in blocks of six sessions and led by 21 Together’s Education team and are aimed at teaching key skills such as; Makaton signing, interaction techniques, early physical skills and emotional support, as well as a chance to socialise with other parents/carers.
Sessions are designed to work on the strengths and weaknesses of the learning profile of a baby with Down’s syndrome and allow the families to ask questions and receive syndrome-specific advice and support.
Groups run every Monday for 6 weeks.
Week Three: Down’s Syndrome Early Learning Journal: How to use the Early Learning Journal to help support progress.
Time: 11:15-12:15 (Sessions will be 1 hour long.)
Venue: The Wonderworks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Westwood, Margate, CT9 4JX
Cost: Sessions cost £10 each payable at the start of the programme (£60 in total). If you feel for whatever reason that this cost would mean a young person could not attend, we would urge you to contact us as we have financial support available to those that need it.
S-Club Sessions
S-Club sessions are social groups for young people with Down’s syndrome aged 11 to early 20s. The club is split into three sessions; smiLE, skills and social.
7-11 years (Maidstone) - Early Intervention Sessions
Early Intervention Sessions: 7-11 years (Juniors)
Speech and language groups focussed on social communication for children with Down’s syndrome who require small group work.
They are speech therapy-led groups with an emphasis on social skills, conversations, friendships, and relationships. The groups provide additional support for children and young people to build self-awareness, awareness of others and socially appropriate behaviour.
The groups are designed to complement the individualised speech programmes that children and young people will already have running. Each term is topic-based and allows children and young people to explore each topic in a fun and inclusive environment. Topics include things like; all about me, relationships, community, time, language for identity and transitions.
Groups run every other Saturday (excluding school holidays) from 21.09.24 - 14.12.24 for Term 1.
Time: 09:00-17:00 (Sessions will be 1 hour long. Your session time will be confirmed by email.)
0-2 years (Babies) - Early Intervention Session Two
Early Intervention Sessions: 0-2 years (Babies)
These social and communication groups are open to all families with children aged from 0 - 2 years old. The groups will be taught in blocks of six sessions and led by 21 Together’s Education team and are aimed at teaching key skills such as; Makaton signing, interaction techniques, early physical skills and emotional support, as well as a chance to socialise with other parents/carers.
Sessions are designed to work on the strengths and weaknesses of the learning profile of a baby with Down’s syndrome and allow the families to ask questions and receive syndrome-specific advice and support.
Groups run every Monday for 6 weeks.
Week Two: Positive interaction with your baby: Ideas on games to play, turn-taking, facial expressions, good eye contact, and more.
Time: 11:15-12:15 (Sessions will be 1 hour long.)
Venue: The Wonderworks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Westwood, Margate, CT9 4JX
Cost: Sessions cost £10 each payable at the start of the programme (£60 in total). If you feel for whatever reason that this cost would mean a young person could not attend, we would urge you to contact us as we have financial support available to those that need it.
S-Club Sessions
S-Club sessions are social groups for young people with Down’s syndrome aged 11 to early 20s. The club is split into three sessions; smiLE, skills and social.
7-11 years (Margate) - Early Intervention Sessions
Using syndrome specific approaches to learning, these groups will cover literacy, numeracy, self-help, and social emotional skills. Resources will be provided to parents to continue learning opportunities at home.
4-7 years (Margate) - Early Intervention Sessions
Using syndrome specific approaches to learning, these groups will cover literacy, numeracy, self-help, and social emotional skills. Resources will be provided to parents to continue learning opportunities at home.
4-7 years (Maidstone) - Early Intervention Sessions
Using syndrome specific approaches to learning, these groups will cover literacy, numeracy, self-help, and social emotional skills. Resources will be provided to parents to continue learning opportunities at home.
0-2 years (Babies) - Early Intervention Session One
Early Intervention Sessions: 0-2 years (Babies)
These social and communication groups are open to all families with children aged from 0 - 2 years old. The groups will be taught in blocks of six sessions and led by 21 Together’s Education team and are aimed at teaching key skills such as; Makaton signing, interaction techniques, early physical skills and emotional support, as well as a chance to socialise with other parents/carers.
Sessions are designed to work on the strengths and weaknesses of the learning profile of a baby with Down’s syndrome and allow the families to ask questions and receive syndrome-specific advice and support.
Groups run every Monday for 6 weeks.
Week One: Makaton signing: Introducing Stage 1 Makaton signs, how to sign story to your child.
Time: 11:15-12:15 (Sessions will be 1 hour long.)
Venue: The Wonderworks, Westwood Industrial Estate, Westwood, Margate, CT9 4JX
Cost: Sessions cost £10 each payable at the start of the programme (£60 in total). If you feel for whatever reason that this cost would mean a young person could not attend, we would urge you to contact us as we have financial support available to those that need it.
S-Club Sessions
S-Club sessions are social groups for young people with Down’s syndrome aged 11 to early 20s. The club is split into three sessions; smiLE, skills and social.
7-11 years (Maidstone) - Early Intervention Sessions
Early Intervention Sessions: 7-11 years (Juniors)
Speech and language groups focussed on social communication for children with Down’s syndrome who require small group work.
They are speech therapy-led groups with an emphasis on social skills, conversations, friendships, and relationships. The groups provide additional support for children and young people to build self-awareness, awareness of others and socially appropriate behaviour.
The groups are designed to complement the individualised speech programmes that children and young people will already have running. Each term is topic-based and allows children and young people to explore each topic in a fun and inclusive environment. Topics include things like; all about me, relationships, community, time, language for identity and transitions.
Groups run every other Saturday (excluding school holidays) from 21.09.24 - 14.12.24 for Term 1.
Time: 09:00-17:00 (Sessions will be 1 hour long. Your session time will be confirmed by email.)
Half Term Bounce
Join us for some great fun at Elev8 Broadstairs, the ultimate bounce park and soft play. Our exclusive session allows use of the whole site with reduced noise for just our families.
Halloween Fun
Come along and get crafty, we will be decorating or carving pumpkins and doing Halloween arts and crafts. We will be joined by Creepy Claws, and their array of creepy crawlies.