Choice board
A printable board with four spaces for pictures or symbols. Adults can use it to offer a child with Down syndrome a choice and support them to communicate what they want.
Nursery activity picture cards
Photo cards showing everyday nursery activities and routines, such as painting, snack time and hand washing. They help children with Down syndrome understand and talk about what is happening in their day.
Play observation sheet example: child aged 3 years
A completed observation of a 3-year-old child in the role play area, recording how she plays and interacts with a peer. Helps early years staff see how to use the observation sheet.
Play observation sheet example: child aged 12 months
A completed play observation for a 12-month-old child using a push and spin toy. Shows early years staff how to record play, interaction and the resources that help.
Numeracy information sheet: pictorial representations
Guidance for primary staff on helping a pupil with Down syndrome move from hands-on resources to pictures, such as drawn tens frames, with example IEP targets to support planning.
Numeracy information sheet: abstract representations
Guidance for primary staff on helping a pupil with Down syndrome move to using numbers and maths symbols on their own, and when to return to concrete and pictorial supports.
EHCP annual review: child and family contribution form
A form to gather a child’s and family’s views before an EHCP annual review, covering what has gone well, what needs to change and hopes for the year ahead.
Behaviour plan template
A template to plan support for one behaviour you want to change, including patterns, prevention and a replacement behaviour. For parents and staff of preschool and primary children.
ABC behaviour chart
A blank chart to record what happened before, during and after a behaviour. Helps parents and staff spot patterns and understand what a child may be communicating.
Behaviour cue cards: guidance for teachers
A one-page guide for primary staff on using behaviour cue cards to give quiet, positive reminders, plus the distract, ignore, redirect and praise approach for unwanted behaviour.