Events and training

We provide relevant, up-to-date training for parents of those people with Down syndrome and the professionals they work with.

At DSUK, we ask families to contribute towards the subsidised cost of many of our services.  We would never want a family not to be able to access services, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if needed.

We know how much it matters to have reliable, practical information when you need it and we believe every family should be able to access it, whatever their circumstances.

That’s why we’re delighted to share that our full library of expert-led webinars is now completely free to watch on YouTube. Previously available as paid on-demand sessions, these recordings are now available to everyone covering everything from choosing a school and developing speech and language, to gut health, hearing, continence, and the immune system.

None of this would be possible without the generous support of our community. If you’d like to help us keep expert information free for every family who needs it, you can make a donation here.

Live training

Makaton Introduction for Early Years
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Monthly sessions
This two-hour online session introduces Early Years staff to the Makaton language programme, teaching approximately 40 signs and symbols (including…
EHCP Support and Draft Review Sessions
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Upon booking
Help and support with EHCP’s.
DLA Support & Drop-In Sessions
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Various dates
Access a pre-recorded session hosted by Lisa, a former DWP advisor with extensive experience supporting families in applying for DLA…
ISS Working Families
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Tue, May 12, 2026 08:00 PM
In this online session we will be joined by Working Families, the UK’s national charity for working parents and carers.…
ISS Promoting speech development in the early years
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Wed, May 13, 2026 08:00 PM
Hosted by Becky Baxter, PADS Director of Education and Speech & Language, this online session covers the speech profile of…
ISS Nystagmus
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Tue, May 19, 2026 08:00 PM
During this session Dr Maggie Woodhouse will be discussing Nystagmus, which is a relatively common condition in children with Down’s…
Primary school transition for professionals
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Wed, May 20, 2026 03:45 PM
This free session for primary professionals covers the key elements of a successful transition and the staff training, transition resources…
Positive Behaviour Bootcamp
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Mon, June 1, 2026 08:00 PM
Four week online bootcamp helping parents promote positive behaviour for primary aged children. (Book by 18th May).
ISS Developing vocabulary and language in the early years
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Wed, June 3, 2026 08:00 PM
Hosted by Dr Becky Baxter, this online session look at receptive and expressive vocabulary in children with Down syndrome and…
Supporting positive behaviour in the early years
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Wed, June 10, 2026 07:00 PM
For early years professionals. This webinar covers the importance of looking for patterns in behaviour, how to teach alternative replacement…
Makaton Signing for Babies and Families
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Thu, June 11, 2026 10:00 AM
This six-week online introduction to signing is designed for new parents and carers who are just beginning or have not…
Using Makaton with Singing
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Thu, June 11, 2026 06:00 PM
Six week online signing course for grandparents.
Toilet Training Bootcamp
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Mon, June 15, 2026 08:00 PM
This four week online course offers advice and support for parents who may be struggling with toilet training.
ISS Supporting literacy at home
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Wed, June 17, 2026 08:00 PM
Hosted by Dr Becky Baxter, DSUK’s Director of Training and Speech and Language therapy, this online session covers activities and…
ISS Foundations for sleep (0-18 months)
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Wed, June 24, 2026 08:00 PM
In this session we will look at the fundamentals of baby sleep – how to set up healthy sleep foundations…
ISS Dysphagia
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Tue, July 14, 2026 07:30 PM
This online session will be delivered by Nicole Murray, a speech and language therapist who specialises in Dysphagia and Feeding.…
An overview of the speech, language and communication profile
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Mon, July 20, 2026 07:00 PM
This one-hour online session is for speech and language therapists and covers the uneven speech, language and communication profile associated…

Contact

We regularly review our training programme and would love to hear from you if you are an expert in your field or have a suggestion of a topic for us to cover.