The workshop will include at least 30 seasonal signs as well as activities, songs and stories that can be used in your setting. Each participant will receive printable resources to use during and after the workshop.
Participants on the last seasonal workshop said –
“I learned a lot and it was really practical which was what I wanted.
I learned a lot of signs, where to access UK Makaton videos and resources and how to incorporate Makaton into a song.”
This practical, interactive workshop will provide you with seasonal signs, songs and activities to use straight away in the classroom. Workshop handouts and activities will be emailed to participants after the workshop. Previous attendees have found this workshop particularly useful in bringing Christmas songs and stories to life for all their learners, while being more inclusive for those with communication differences. Delivered by DSS Makaton Tutor, Katy Lironi, this is a popular workshop with nursery and primary school teachers and support staff, as well as some working with secondary pupils at an earlier communication stage.
This module is aimed at teachers and support staff to support with understanding and positively supporting communication behaviour of children and young people with Down’s syndrome.
Module content:
Please be aware that the fee is per person attending the session.
Training will take place using 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 2 days before) from info@dsscotland.org.uk.
Delivered Online
£45
Monday 23rd March
4-5pm
This session further expands on the learning covered in modules 1&2, specifically looking at how to support children with Down’s syndrome to learn about numbers and maths skills through the use of key learning principles and effective teaching strategies.
Training will take place using Zoom.
Please ensure you are able to access Zoom from your chosen device, prior to joining the session. Some schools/nurseries may need to consult with their IT department to arrange this.
The Zoom link will be emailed to you ahead of time (usually 2 days before) from info@dsscotland.org.uk.
Monday 16th March
This module expands on the learning covered in module 1, specifically looking at how to teach children with Down’s syndrome to read and how this positively supports language development.
Thursday 14th November
This Communication Skills Workshop is for secondary school education professionals, it is designed to support teachers, support assistants and other members of school staff who include an individual with Down’s syndrome in their educational or recreational setting.
The techniques and strategies in these sessions are drawn from research findings on the learning style and specific profile of language development in children with Down’s syndrome and are designed to support the development of key elements of communication.
In the workshop, we will explore:
Time: 4.30 – 5.30pm
Date: 24th September 2024
Delivered online via Zoom.
These workshops cost £20 per person. You can book by completing the form below.
This Communication Skills Workshop is or primary school education professionals, it is designed to support teachers, support assistants and other members of school staff who include an individual with Down’s syndrome in their educational or recreational setting.
These workshops cost £20 per person. You can book online by completing the form below.
Time: 4.30 – 5.30pm Date: 17th September 2024
Delivered online via Zoom
Jason is a Senior Clinical Lecturer in Neurodevelopment at the University of Glasgow and an Honorary Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He will talk about Down’s syndrome and Autism.
Date: Tuesday 29th October
Time: 12.30 – 1pm
Cost: Free
Dr Kubba has been a consultant in children’s ENT in Glasgow since 2003 and is an Honorary Associate Professor in Child Health at Glasgow University. Alongside Karen Hunter, he has been running the pre-school hearing surveillance clinic for children with Down’s Syndrome since 2004. They will be talking about hearing issues in children with Down’s Syndrome.
Karen is Professor of Ageing, Frailty and Dementia at the University of Stirling. Drawing on her experience as a former Chief Executive of Down’s Syndrome Scotland where she first worked alongside people with Down’s syndrome, Karen will talk about dementia and ageing in adults with Down’s syndrome.
Date: Tuesday 24th September
Event Details
Tuesday 11th February
4pm – 5pm
Cost: £45
Tuesday 20th May
Delivered online via Teams