Inclusion of Children with Down’s Syndrome – November 2016

3rd November 2016, 8.30 - 16.00

Inclusion of Children with Down’s Syndrome

Chepstow Racecourse

This event has once again been organised by 21 Plus. The conference is suitable for all staff involved in teaching and supporting pupils with Down’s Syndrome in both mainstream and special educational settings at primary and secondary stages. It is relevant to educational psychologists and other professionals involved in planning and managing input to schools as well as to parents of children with Down’s Syndrome.

Schedule

8.30 – 9.00 Registration

9.00 – 10.30 Learning Profile
The importance of differentiation for successful inclusion
Vik Ralfs

10.30 – 11.00 Coffee

11.00 – 11.45 Inclusion in practice
Hayley Page, Deputy Head, Inclusion at Monmouth Comprehensive School

11.45 – 13.00 Literacy
Differentiation across the curriculum and throughout school
Allison Powell

13.00 – 13.45 Lunch

13.45 – 15.00 Numeracy
Teaching numeracy from tot to teen
Victoria Hughes, 21 Plus School Support Service

15.00 – 15.45 Promoting positive behaviour
Vik Ralfs and Allison Powell

15.45 – 16.00 Questions, evaluation and close