This module is specifically designed for Personal Assistants supporting individuals with Down’s syndrome, whether you are based in a care setting or providing support directly within an individual’s home.
Learning Objectives By the end of this session, you will have:
Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Format: Live, interactive session via Microsoft Teams
Cost: £45.00 per person
Please be aware that the fee is per person attending the session.
Please ensure you are able to access Teams from your chosen device, prior to joining the session. The Teams link will be emailed to you ahead of time (usually 1-2 working days before) from info@dsscotland.org.uk.
Our booking forms close two working days before the session or when we have reached maximum attendee capacity. If the booking form is closed and you wish to make a short-notice booking or join the waitlist, please contact us at info@dsscotland.org.uk.
Date: Thursday 1st October 2026
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
This module aims to ensure you feel confident to positively include and meet the specific learning needs of children and young people with Down’s syndrome in your nursery or school.
Module content:
Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026
Attendance Mode: Delivered online via Microsoft Teams
Please ensure you are able to access Teams from your chosen device, prior to joining the session. Some schools/nurseries may need to consult with their IT department to arrange this. The Teams link will be emailed to you ahead of time (usually 1-2 working days before) from info@dsscotland.org.uk.
Sharon Bandeen is a community learning disability nurse from Angus, and has been working hard to implement annual health checks into angus for all people with a Learning disability.
Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026
Time: 12.30-1.00pm
Cost: Free
The booking form will close one working day before the session; please contact us at info@dsscotland.org.uk if you’d like to make a short-notice booking.
Dr Gahleitner is a Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh.
Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Dr Noemi Spinazzi is the director of the Down syndrome Center of Excellence at Children’s Specialized Hospital.
Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Sheila Robson is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with more than 20 years of experience working clinically and in research in Childhood exceptional development and Additional Needs.
Date: Tuesday 25th August
Susan began her career at DSRF as the head of speech-language pathologist from 2003 to 2019, and helped develop the therapy, adults and summer programs during that time.
Date: Tuesday 28th July 2026
Dr Peter Gillett was a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, and retired from clinical work in 2025.
Date: Tuesday 30th June
Dr Goffredina Spano is a senior Lecturer in Psychology at Kingston University London.
Date: Tuesday 26 May
Date: Tuesday 28th April
Prof. Nitin is Postgraduate Dean at NHS Education for Scotland (NES), overseeing postgraduate training in Primary Care, Mental Health, and Public Health.
Date: Tuesday 31st March