Guidance for primary staff on finding out what sight words a pupil already knows and teaching sight words alongside phonics, building on a common strength for pupils with Down syndrome.
Explains why reading is often a strength for pupils with Down syndrome and how to start with whole word recognition. Helps primary staff plan reading teaching that builds on visual learning.
Ideas for primary staff on choosing and teaching new sight words once pupils with Down syndrome know the high-frequency words, using written words to support reading, recording and spoken or signed language.
Scene-by-scene summaries of Twelfth Night, simplified to functional skills levels, with multiple choice questions. Helps secondary students with Down syndrome follow the play and check their understanding.
Practical classroom activities to build grip and pinch strength in pupils with Down syndrome, with tips on seating and posture for writing. Helps primary staff support early handwriting skills.
Guidance for primary staff on which letter sounds to teach and in what order, and how to support the vocabulary behind early phonics so pupils with Down syndrome can follow the class scheme.
