A THREE PART course in autumn for teachers, TAs and other education professionals working with children with Down Syndrome, in Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties.
1) Online: 'Introduction to Down Syndrome' - Monday 9th October, 4pm - 5:30pm, online
2) Face to face: 'Supporting Pupils with DS at School' - Friday 13th October, 9am - 3pm, at Bernards Heath Junior School, St Albans, AL3 5HP. This will cover key points on the following topics:
Reading - how to teach reading and how to use it across the curriculum and to teach expressive language
Literacy - including spelling and recording information
Maths
Behaviour and Social Development
3) Bespoke guidance and training at your school focused on the individual child(ren) with DS you support. A DS Specialist Advisor will visit your school as part of our Resources into Schools programme. This includes an assessment of the individual child's challenges and a recommendation for a resource and/or additional training which will be provided by DS Achieve in school.
