Education Publications

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Interactive Visual Timetable for Working Life
visual_timetable-working_life Bob Black, DSA 2009
CD ROM Software

This NEW Interactive Visual Timetable is to be used for adults in further education and at work. It can also be used at home (be that family home/residential care) in day planning and behaviour management. See our Interactive Visual Timetable for schools below to use in primary and secondary schools.

This simple software is ideal for sequencing any series of events, including what will happen during the working day. It may be especially useful for sequencing activities that are difficult to remember or to reinforce positive behaviour. You could even use it to show rewards or outcomes for successfully completing activities. Most commonly it is used as a visual reminder of tasks and activities. The programme comes with a set of ready made pictures covering workplace and college activities and jobs.

This CD ROM also includes extra supporting documents for use at home, college or work. It can be used in collaboration with our NEW Further Education Support Pack below.

Free resource - contact the DSA for a copy or order online by selecting link above.

Interactive Visual Timetable for schools
visual-timetable Bob Black, DSA 2008
Downloadable software
Only available as a download

A free download that is a fantastic resource for use in schools and at home. Please select link above.

This software provides a simple way of planning and sequencing a day, with the help of pictures. It provides a set of 44 pictures and allows you to import your own photos.

See our Interactive Visual Timetable for Working Life above for our software to use in employment and further education.

A Guide to the statement of Special Educational Needs
statement_of_sen_thumbnail Sally Capper, DSA (1999)
Booklet
One printed copy of this publication is available free to members on request. Contact us.
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Information and guidance about the Statement of Special Educational Needs for parents of children with Down's syndrome.

Access to Education
access_to_education_thumbnail DSA (2004)
Booklet
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A report on the barriers to education for children with Down's syndrome.

Access to Education - Experience of Early Years Provision
access_to_education_early_years_thumbnail Stephanie Lorenz (UK Down's Syndrome Education Consortium, 2006)
Booklet
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A report on the experience of early years provision for children with Down's syndrome.

Access to Education - Experiences of Transition
access_to_education_transition_thumbnail Jane Beadman, DSA UK Education Consortium (2004)
Booklet
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A report on the experiences of transition from school to further education for children with Down's syndrome.

Adolescence and sexuality
adolescence_and_sexuality_thumbnail Jane Beadman, DSA (2005)
Booklet
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Notes for teachers on sexuality and relationships education for students with Down's syndrome.

Alternative Accreditation at key stage 4
alternative_accreditation_thumbnail Sandy Alton, DSA (2006)
Booklet
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Information for teaching professionals on alternative accreditation for pupils with Down's syndrome.

Behaviour
behaviour_thumbnail Dr Stephanie Lorenz, DSA (2006)
Booklet
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 Notes for teachers on behaviour issues in children with Down's syndrome.

Early Years
early_years_thumbnail Dr Stephanie Lorenz, DSA (2006)
Booklet
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 Notes for early years professionals on children with Down's syndrome.

Education Support CD ROM
education_cd_rom DSA, 2005
CD

All the DSA education information on one CD-ROM, including: Education Support Packs, mainstream and special versions; all Education Information Sheets; Including Pupils at primary and secondary levels, and the Guide to the Statement of Special Educational Needs. Plus P scales and assessment examples, and examples of differentiated materials across the curriculum plus an interactive visual timetable for parents & teachers use. CD-ROM suitable for Windows PC computers.

Education Support Pack for schools - Mainstream: Primary & Secondary
education_support_mainstream UK Down's Syndrome Education Consortium, 2002
Support Pack
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A comprehensive range of practical advice, information and materials for any front line education professional who is including, or planning to include a pupil with Down's syndrome in mainstream school. WINNER OF NASEN/TES BOOK AWARD 2003.

Education Support Pack - Special Schools
support_pack_special_thumbnail UK Down's Syndrome Education Consortium, 2002
Support Pack
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The Special Schools Pack is a comprehensive guide for pupils with Down's syndrome in special schools. It comes in a loose-leaf binder format.

Fine Motor Skills
fine_motor_skills_thumbnail Sandy Alton, DSA (2005)
Booklet
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Notes for teachers on fine motor skills development in children with Down's syndrome.

Further Education Support Pack
further_education_pack UK Down's Syndrome Education Consortium, 2009

Support Pack

nasen_award_fepack

nasen Award Winner - Teaching and Learning Educational Practitioner's Book 2009!

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NEW! A comprehensive range of practical advice and information for any front line education professional who is including, or planning to include a pupil with Down's syndrome in college and further education.

This is the latest in our Education Support Pack series of books. It has been written and edited by members of the UK Education Consortium in collaboration with practitioners in colleges around the UK, independent contributors and with moral support from NASEN and members of their Secondary and post-16 advisory group.

This pack will be suitable for those teaching in sixth forms, colleges, higher education and specialist colleges. It would also be very helpful to those supporting work placements, vocational training, apprenticeships and similar schemes where young people are given the opportunity to work towards employment and further education opportunities.

ICT - Computers as an aid to learning
computers_as_an_aid_to_learning_thumbnail Bob Black, DSA (2006)
Leaflet
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Information on how computers can be used to facilitate learning for children with Down's syndrome, guidance on suitable software and resource list.

ICT - Suggested software for under 7's with Down's syndrome
suitable_software_thumbnail Judith Stansfield, 2006
Leaflet
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A comprehensive list of software suitable for use in the Early Years and keystage 1. Advice on getting started and making computers accessible for young children with Down's syndrome.

Including pupils with Down's syndrome: Early Years
inc_pupils_early_years_thumbnail UK Down's Syndrome Education Consortium, DSA and DS Scotland (2006)
Booklet
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Information for Early Years practitioners on the learning profile of children with Down's syndrome and good practice in their education.

Including Pupils with Down's syndrome: Primary
inc_pupils_primary_thumbnail Sandy Alton, DSA (2008)
Booklet
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Information for teachers and learning support assistants. Successful inclusion for children with Down's syndrome in mainstream primary schools.

Including Pupils with Down's syndrome: Secondary
inc_pupils_secondary_thumbnail Sandy Alton, DSA and DS Scotland (2000)
Booklet
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Information for teachers and learning support assistants. Successful inclusion for children with Down's syndrome in mainstream secondary schools.

Including Pupils with Down's syndrome: Further Education
inc_pupils_fe_thumbnail UK Down's Syndrome Education Consortium, DSA and DS Scotland (2006)
Booklet
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Information for teachers and support staff on providing positive and effective support for students with Down's syndrome.

Numeracy and Mathematics
numeracy_and_maths_thumbnail Cecilie Mackinnon, DSA (2005)
Booklet
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Notes for teachers on strategies for teaching numeracy and maths to pupils with Down's syndrome.

Reading
reading_thumbnail Sandy Alton, DSA (2006)
Booklet
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Notes for teachers on reading strategies for pupils with Down's syndrome.

Secondary Transfer Guide
secondary_transfer_guide Hertfordshire County Council and DSA, 2006
Support Pack

An easy-to-follow guide to making the big step from primary to secondary school.

Short-term Auditory Memory
short_term_auditory_memory_thumbnail Sandy Alton, DSA (2006)
Booklet
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Notes for teachers on short-term auditory memory problems in children with Down's syndrome.

The 14+ Transition Review
14_transition_thumbnail Bob Black, DSA (2006)
Booklet
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Information for teachers on transition planning and post 16 options for students with Down's syndrome.

Transition from Primary to Secondary school
transition_primary_secondary_thumbnail Sandy Alton, DSA (2006)
Booklet
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Notes for teachers on the transition in schools from primary to secondary school.