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

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 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…
Little Steps - birth to sitting
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Mon, June 22, 2026 10:00 AM
A 6 week online developmental baby massage course.
Ready to move - sitting to standing
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Tue, June 23, 2026 10:00 AM
A 6 week online developmental baby massage course.
Supporting positive behaviour in the early years
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Wed, June 24, 2026 07:00 PM
For early years professionals. This webinar covers the importance of looking for patterns in behaviour, how to teach alternative replacement…
Mindful Movement with Jenna – pregnancy
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Wed, June 24, 2026 07:30 PM
Online session including mindful movement, breathwork and relaxation to find a moment of calm during pregnancy.
ISS Fundamentals of sleep 0 to 18 months
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Wed, June 24, 2026 08:00 PM
In this online parent information session we’ll cover some of the fundamentals of baby sleep – how to set up…
PADS Healthcare Professionals Webinars
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Tue, June 30, 2026 12:00 PM
Free online session hosted by June Rogers MBE. In this session June will introduce DSUK/PADS Toilet Training Programme designed for…
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…
ISS Choosing a primary setting
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Wed, July 1, 2026 08:00 PM
Hosted by Dr Becky Baxter, this online session discusses what to consider when choosing a primary school. This session covers…
ISS Bedwetting
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Tue, July 7, 2026 08:00 PM
This online session is led by June Rogers MBE, retired children’s continence nurse. The session will give an overview of…
Welcome session for new parents
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Wed, July 8, 2026 10:30 AM
A chance to meet some of our team, learn about what we do and discover how we can support you…
Welcome session for expectant parents
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Wed, July 8, 2026 07:00 PM
A chance to meet some of our team, learn about what we do and discover how we can support you…
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…
ISS Sensory Integration
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Tue, July 21, 2026 07:00 PM
Join Kylie Holdback, experienced Occupational Therapist for this online session which will focus on looking at the sensory processing differences…
 

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.