Scene-by-scene summaries of Romeo and Juliet, simplified to functional skills levels, with multiple choice questions. Helps secondary students with Down syndrome follow the play and check their understanding.
Scene-by-scene summaries of Macbeth, simplified to functional skills levels, with multiple choice questions. Helps secondary students with Down syndrome follow the play and check their understanding.
Scene-by-scene summaries of Julius Caesar, simplified to functional skills levels, with multiple choice questions. Helps secondary students with Down syndrome follow the play and check their understanding.
Explains how secondary schools can set personalised targets and measure progress for students with Down syndrome across academic, communication and independence skills. Includes an example target to help staff get started.
Guidance for secondary staff on teaching maths to students with Down syndrome using visual, practical and structured approaches. Supports both academic progress and everyday skills such as time and money.
Guidance for secondary staff on supporting literacy for students with Down syndrome, combining sight words, phonics and language work within lessons. Helps students keep making progress in reading and writing.
Explains why friendships matter for students with Down syndrome and practical ways secondary staff can create chances for peer connection. Helps build confidence, belonging and social skills in school life.
An overview of the typical learning profile of students with Down syndrome, including visual learning strengths, memory, communication and health needs. Helps secondary staff plan teaching that builds on strengths.
Guidance on making the most of teaching assistant support for students with Down syndrome in secondary school. Helps staff promote independence, communication and participation rather than reliance on adults.
Explains how secondary staff can adapt lessons so students with Down syndrome can work on the same topics as their peers. Supports clear targets, high expectations and fewer barriers to learning.
