Managing behaviour: information sheet for primary teachers
Guidance for primary staff on setting clear, consistent expectations, understanding the reasons behind behaviour and adapting the class system so pupils with Down syndrome can follow it.
Working in the classroom: information sheet for primary teachers
General guidance for teachers and teaching assistants on working together in lessons, so the teacher stays responsible for the pupil’s learning and support helps rather than separates.
Transitions between activities: information sheet for primary teachers
Practical ways for primary staff to make moving from one activity to another clearer and calmer for pupils with Down syndrome, such as visual cues and planning for tricky moments.
Transition to a new class: information sheet for primary teachers
Guidance on planning a pupil’s move to a new class, including who leads the transition, staff training and preparation, to help pupils with Down syndrome settle with new adults.
Supporting listening times: information sheet for primary teachers
Explains why long spoken input can be hard for pupils with Down syndrome and gives primary staff practical ways to make carpet and listening times more visual and accessible.
Supporting break and lunchtimes: information sheet for primary teachers
Ideas for primary staff on adding structure and communication supports to break and lunchtimes, helping pupils with Down syndrome join in play and connect with friends.
Resources to support transitions: information sheet for primary teachers
Describes resources such as pupil passports that help pupils with Down syndrome through transitions, whether starting school, moving class or changing activities during the day.
Starting school: information sheet
Guidance on planning the move to school early, from visits and photos to social stories and meetings with parents, to help children with Down syndrome settle into their new school.
Promoting positive behaviour: information sheet for primary teachers
Explains the social strengths and learning profile of pupils with Down syndrome and how primary staff can use them to support positive behaviour in class.
Social story: when I get cross
A short picture-based social story that helps a child recognise when they feel cross and practise calming steps, such as counting to 10, saying how they feel and asking for help.