Here are some links and resources that our families have found useful in helping their children with Down syndrome with their learning. Let us know if you have any others to suggest!
- Down Syndrome Education International (dse) is a charity that supports scientific research and delivers evidence-based advice and information to improve outcomes for children with Down syndrome worldwide. There are many resources on their website.
- Mencap has information about your child's rights to education, the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system, and much more.
- The Down's Syndrome Association has many downloadable educational fact sheets. They also have a useful article for teachers on how to make a classroom more inclusive.
- Down Syndrome UK has many educational resources for both parents and professionals.
- Twinkl is an education resource bank for primary school aged children. Many of these can be accessed for free and some are SEND specific. You will need to register for a free account to access these resources.
Inclusion
The following pages are particularly useful for promoting the inclusion of children with Down syndrome in the classroom.
- Inclusive Education from the Down's Syndrome Association. They also have a useful article for teachers on how to make a classroom more inclusive.
- Down Syndrome International has a page all about the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Training Courses
Down Syndrome Education International (dse)
Down's Syndrome Association
Down Syndrome UK
Down Syndrome Training and Support Service
