24th November 2025, 1.30pm
Learning to Read for Children with Down syndrome
Online via teams, for professionals
This workshop is organised and run by 21 Plus. This learning to reading workshop is suitable for all staff involved in teaching and supporting pupils with Down syndrome in both mainstream and special educational settings at primary level. It is relevant to speech therapists, educational psychologists and other professionals involved in planning and managing input to schools.
The workshop will be delivered online. The workshop will last for approximately one hour, with 30 minutes for questions.
Our speaker is from 21 Plus.
There is no fee to attend this workshop due to some funding we have received.
Schedule
This workshop will cover:
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Why reading is so important
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Pre-reading activities
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Is my child ready to read
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How to teach reading – a step by step guide
- Comprehension
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Questions