Free toilet training games for children with Down syndrome
Free printable toilet training games by June Rogers MBE. Help your child with Down syndrome learn about wee, poo and using the toilet through play.
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Early Years Development
Early developmental milestones and Down syndrome: How parents can support their child’s development
Understand how developmental milestones may differ for children with Down syndrome, and get practical tips to support your child's progress at home.
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Why early intervention matters for Down syndrome
Early intervention can transform outcomes for young children with Down syndrome. Learn why it matters and how our Early Development Groups can help your family.
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What is Makaton? A guide for families and educators supporting a child with Down syndrome
A clear guide to Makaton for parents and educators supporting a child with Down syndrome - what it is, why it helps, and how to start using it at home or in the classroom.
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Education professionals: how to plan for a successful transition
Big transitions such as starting school or moving to a new room in nursery are exciting, but can also feel daunting for children, their families, and the staff supporting them. A smooth transition doesn’t happen by chance, it’s built through clear communication, shared expectations, and plenty of time for everyone to get to know one another. With thoughtful planning, we can help children and staff feel secure, confident, and ready for what comes next.
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Practical strategies to support physical development in your early years setting
Physical development in the early years is about far more than movement. It shapes how children explore, communicate and connect with the world around them.
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Supporting young children to build confidence with early number skills
This blog brings together practical, visual and play‑based strategies from our Early Years Development Programme to help you nurture early number learning with confidence.
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Probiotics for children with Down syndrome – a parent’s guide to gut health, constipation and antibiotics
A practical parent guide to probiotics for children with Down syndrome. Learn about gut health, constipation, antibiotics, safety and choosing the right strains.
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Helping children build early toileting skills with confidence: strategies for early years practitioners
June Rogers MBE, independent Paediatric Continence Specialist, shares practical strategies to help you feel confident supporting children with Down syndrome in your setting.
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Stories which celebrate inclusion and kindness: recommended books for your school or nursery
Discover picture books and stories that feature children with Down syndrome, alongside simple ideas for using them in school and nursery classrooms.
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