Meeting the Learning Needs of children and young people with Down’s syndrome

Course Details:

There two separate training days available. Each day will be split into two parts. Part one is Learning Profile video which will be sent to you to watch at home before attending the course. This is the same video for both days. The content in part two has been tailored to those that are pre-reading and those who have progressed past early reading skills. If you would like more support on which course is best for you, please do get in touch: info@21together.org.uk

• Video - The video focuses on the key elements of the specific learning profile, how you can best support progress, dispel some myths and give you strategies and resource ideas, based on research and good practice, to ensure you can meet their individual learning needs. We also consider the role of the support assistant and what effective inclusion looks like. ( The video will be circulated to you to watch at home, before attending the session.)

• Group 1 Day 1 - Tuesday 28th September - 9:15-14:30 - This course is aimed at staff, professionals and parents who have not had any previous training and  whose children are pre-readers or in the early stages of learning to read. The in person session will focus on teaching your child to read, developing literacy skills and access to the curriculum.

  • Overview and Purpose: This session will include an emphasis on teaching your child to read and will enable you to teach and support pupils with Down syndrome more effectively.

  • Part 1: pre-recorded online 'Learning Profile, Inclusion and Support’ sent to attendees to watch at home before attending the session.

  • Part 2: an in person course. Teaching Reading (early stages), reading for meaning, and recommended schemes and resources. Supporting access to the curriculum within good inclusive practice

• Group 2 Day 2 - Wednesday 29th September - 9:15-14:30 - This course is aimed at staff, professionals and parents who have not had any previous training (or who are at a new stage of development)  and whose children or pupils are able to read at above beginner level.  The in person session will include an emphasis on developing further reading and decoding skills, reading comprehension and how to differentiate pupils’ access to the curriculum appropriately.

  • Overview and Purpose: This session will include an emphasis on developing reading comprehension and how to differentiate the curriculum appropriately. This session will enable you to teach and support pupils with Down syndrome more effectively.

  • Part 1: pre-recorded online 'Learning Profile, Inclusion and Support’ sent to attendees to watch at home before attending the session.

  • Part 2: an in person course. Teaching Reading (developing stage) which will include phonics, spelling and developing reading comprehension skills. Strategies for Differentiation - How and what to consider.

Cost: 21 Together are heavily subsidising the training sessions.

Parent/ Carer - £25

Professional - £80

21 Together hold a strong belief that no family should be denied access to training due to finances. Our Financial Support Policy and application form is available upon request.

Venue: Kent Invicta Chamber Of Commerce, Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue Sevington, Ashford TN24 0LH.

Provider: Inclusively Down

We are sorry but this course cannot be attended by children.