Available Courses

We are delighted to be able to offer a training programme for the Spring term 2024, delivered via Teams or in person.

Wherever possible we ask that you use our online booking system (https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/downrightspecial) to reserve places as this helps enormously with our admin time and costs.

Contact us for rates if you are booking for more than 8 people from one setting or would like to arrange INSET training.

If you have any questions about our training then email training@downrightspecial.co.uk, or call us on 01482 420160.

When booking the online events you will need the email address for each attendee so that they can be sent joining details before the event.

 

Downright Special Training Spring Term 2024

 

Introduction to Working with Children with Down syndrome All Key Stages

Thursday 25th January 2024 (3:45pm-5:45pm)

Educating children with Down syndrome can present us with unfamiliar challenges.

  • How exactly do we provide the right type of curriculum with appropriate levels of expectation?
  • What does good practice look like? What are the keys to unlocking a child’s learning potential?

Delivered by Downright Special staff, this training will cover key facts about the multifaceted nature of Down syndrome and an in-depth exploration of the learning profile for Down syndrome and its implications for classroom practice.

We would recommend that teachers and teaching assistants attend the course together as the session covers issues of both classroom and one to one practice. SENCOs are also invited to attend.

Cost: £40.00 per person

Book here:  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/downrightspecial/t-pqkrmnj

You will receive your meeting log-in details with your booking confirmation.

 

Teaching Maths to Pupils with Down syndrome: Numicon Firm Foundations and the Maths Mum

Thursday 8th February 2024 (3:45pm-5:45pm)

Delivered by Downright Special staff. This course aims:

  • To explore the barriers to joining in with mathematics
  • To understand which mathematical ideas are essential and why
  • To explore the ‘Firm Foundations’ activities
  • To introduce the Maths Mum baseline assessments and the functional skills curriculum

Suitable for school staff supporting a child in FS / KS1 and parents/carers

Cost: £40.00 per person

Book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/downrightspecial/t-pqkrmpn

You will receive your meeting log-in details with your booking confirmation.

 

Teaching Maths to Pupils with Down syndrome: Numicon Breaking Barriers and the Maths Mum

Wednesday 28th February 2024 (3:45pm-5:45pm)

Delivered by Downright Special staff. This course aims:

  • To explore the barriers to joining in with mathematics
  • To understand which mathematical ideas are essential and why
  • To explore the ‘Breaking Barriers’ activities
  • To introduce Maths Mum baseline assessments and the functional skills curriculum.

Suitable for school staff supporting a child in KS2-4 and parents/carers.

Cost: £20.00 per person

Book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/downrightspecial/t-moqmrod

You will receive your meeting log-in details with your booking confirmation.

Down Syndrome Awareness Week March 2024

Down Syndrome Awareness Week takes place this year from the 18th of March to the 24th. This year's theme is "End the Stereotypes". Click here to find out how you can get involved this year.

 

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Friday Sessions

We're delighted to announce that our Winter sessions will continue to be face to face. We have the following dates to share.

January

12th

19th 26th

February

2nd

9th 23rd

Note half term on Friday 16th, so no session on this date.

March

1st

8th 15th 22nd

 

Can't attend a session?

Please let us know if you cannot attend a session - either contact your group leader direct, or contact the office on 01482 420160 or office@downrightspecial.co.uk

Friday Visitors

We regularly have visitors to our Friday sessions, whether they be healthcare professionals, friends from the community or old faces returning to have a catch up with us.