Support and practice for young people in secondary education
(11 to 16 years)
Trainer: Gillian Bird
Training Services Manager at the Down’s Syndrome Association
Thursday November 26, 9.15am-4pm
Venue: Best Western Cresta Court Hotel,
Church Street, Altrincham, WA14 4DP
www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-cresta-court-hotel-83373
This workshop will provide you with information about how to support learning and development in the secondary years. There will be a focus on the learning strengths that are specific to young people
with Down’s Syndrome with an emphasis on individual differences, as well as advice and practical strategies to support learning.
Sessions include:
understanding the learning profile and accessing the curriculum, language and communication skills, literacy and numeracy, and supporting social development and behaviour.
Costs:
Bookings received before November 13
SMDSSG members: £30 (£40 for two family members)
Parent/Carer non-members: £40
Professionals: £50 (‘3 for 2’ offer – if two members of staff from the same school book on the course, a third may attend for free)
Low income: £15
Bookings received after November 13: £100
Bookings:
To book a place, please complete a booking form and return to South Manchester Down’s Syndrome Support Group (SMDSSG), PO Box 307 Manchester M21 3BR or email to
contact@dsmanchester.org.uk.
Please ensure booking forms
reach us no later than
November 13 and only assume you have a place upon receipt of a confirmation. We cannot accept responsibility for postal delays.
Support and practice in early years and primary
education (4 to 11 years)
Trainer: Gillian Bird
Training Services Manager at the Down’s Syndrome Association
Friday November 27, 9.15am-4pm
Venue: Best Western Cresta Court Hotel
Church Street Altrincham WA14 4DP
www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-cresta-court-hotel-83373
This study day will provide delegates with information on how to support learning and development in the early and primary years. Delegates will receive advice and practical strategies for supporting
learning which draws on the specific learning strengths associated with having Down’s syndrome but
emphasises individual differences.
Cost:
Bookings received before November 13
SMDSSG members: £30 (£40 for two family members)
Parent/Carer non-members: £40
Professionals: £50 (‘3 for 2’ offer – if two members of staff from the same school book on the course, a third may attend for free)
Low income: £15
Bookings received after November 13 £100
Bookings:
To book a place, please complete a booking form and return to South Manchester Down’s Syndrome Support Group (SMDSSG), PO Box 307 Manchester
M21 3BR or email to contact@dsmanchester.org.uk.
Please ensure booking forms
reach us no later than
November 13 and only assume you have a place upon receipt of a confirmation. We cannot accept responsibility for postal delays.