the EDUCATION CENTRE

for children with down syndrome

education...

every childs birthright!

Groups

About our groups

Pre-school group

  • Small-group activities designed to promote the social, motor, cognitive and language development of children with Down syndrome.
  • Individual advice for parents on activities to promote their child's development.
  • Advice and support for parents and other family members by the Centre's staff, and informal support from other parents and families.


How the groups work

Pre-school group

  • Small groups, no more than 5-6 children in a group with one teacher.
  • Parents stay with their child and learn alongside their child.
  • Sessions last 30-45 minutes depending on the age group.




What is encouraged in the groups

  • Signing to enhance communication skills.
  • Speech and language skills.
  • Numeracy development.
  • Age-appropriate behaviour.
  • High expectations of the children.
  • Lots of positive praise in an "errorless" environment.


Further Information

For further information on our pre-school and school-age groups please follow the links below:

Please click here for details of our pre-school group

Please click here for details of our schoolage group