These modules have been developed using our extensive experience of the specific learning style and development profile of individuals with Down’s syndrome.
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We offer bespoke CPD Accredited training and support on specific topics in Education tailored to your needs. We also provide dedicated consultation support and a series of four online interactive training modules with one of our Support Team.
We run quarterly online study sessions for each of these modules, you can book these below.
If you would like more information about any of this training or to arrange your training please contact us directly on 0300 030 2121 or email varshali@dsscotland.org.uk.
Module 1: Meeting the Learning Needs of Children & Young People with Down’s syndrome in your Nursery/School
This module aims to ensure you feel confident to meet the additional support needs and positively include children and young people with Down’s syndrome in your nursery or school.
Module content:
Module 2: Teaching Reading using the Whole Word Approach
This module expands on the learning covered in module 1, specifically looking at how to teach reading to children with Down’s syndrome and why it’s so important.
Module 3: Teaching Numbers and Everyday Maths Skills
This session further expands on the learning covered in modules 1&2, specifically looking at how to teach numeracy to children with Down’s syndrome following key learning principles and using effective teaching strategies.
Module 4: Understanding and Supporting Behaviour that Communicates
This module is aimed at teachers and support staff to support with understanding and positively supporting behaviour of children and young people with Down’s syndrome.
Study day dates May 2025
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If there is specific guidance or information you need related to the development or learning for a child with Down’s syndrome you support, or you are looking for practical and effective strategies to positively support inclusion in your nursery or school our bespoke consultation service can help you.
A dedicated, in-person consultation visit includes observation of an individual child within your nursery/school environment and a feedback and support session with key staff to provide practical, individual suggestions and effective strategies tailored to your area of support and the individual child in your educational setting. These sessions can also include support with how to differentiate curriculum learning materials and a written feedback consultation summary report is provided.
The cost of these sessions is £200 (plus travel expenses). If you would like to book a session please email familysupportservice@dsscotland.org.uk.
We offer tailored bespoke training on topics and situations specific to your needs. Our CPD-accredited interactive sessions can be delivered for your staff team either online or in person and provide the opportunity to discuss the specific support needs of a child in your setting. Our Teaching Numeracy and Teaching Reading modules are particularly geared to help you differentiate the curriculum for a child with Down’s syndrome in your educational setting.
These sessions can accommodate up to 20 members of staff which can be delivered as after-school twilight sessions or during an in-service day. To discuss your bespoke needs and costs of training please email familysupportservice@dsscotland.org.uk
You can view details of all the training courses we offer for teachers and education professionals in our training flyer which can be downloaded below.