Numeracy information sheet: counting to find how many
Guidance for primary staff on helping a pupil with Down syndrome count out objects accurately and understand that the last number counted tells you how many, using number lines and tens frames.
Literacy checklist
A checklist to help primary schools record a pupil’s current phonics, sight word and other literacy skills, so staff can spot gaps and set the next targets.
Sight word reading: daily record sheet
A printable record sheet for primary staff to log a pupil’s target sight words and note each day whether they matched, selected or named the word correctly.
Hearing and Down syndrome: a practical guide for early years staff
Explains why children with Down syndrome are more likely to have hearing difficulties, including glue ear, and how early years staff can support good listening, attention and language in a busy setting.
Numeracy information sheet: rote counting and 1-1 correspondence
Practical guidance for primary staff on helping a pupil with Down syndrome learn the counting sequence and match one number to one object, using songs, games and visual number lines.
Understanding potential health issues: information sheet for early years staff
An overview of health conditions that are more common in children with Down syndrome, what to look out for and how they may affect a child’s learning and wellbeing in an early years setting.
Understanding potential health issues: information sheet for secondary staff
An overview of health conditions that are more common in people with Down syndrome, how to spot them and how they may affect a student’s learning and wellbeing at secondary school.
Toilet training: best practice guidelines for professionals
National consensus guidance on starting early toilet skill development programmes for all children, including those with learning disabilities. Supports health, education and care professionals to plan and deliver toilet training.
Reading comprehension questions: information sheet for primary teachers
Advice for primary staff on supporting reading comprehension for pupils with Down syndrome, with simple tasks such as matching words to pictures that can fit into almost any lesson.
Vision and eye care: information sheet for secondary staff
Explains common vision needs for students with Down syndrome, including glasses and visual access to learning. Gives secondary staff practical ways to make visual materials clear and easy to use.