Downright Special - Support and advice

Downright Special offers a range of services for children from birth and onwards throughout their school years. We do this through -

• visits to new parents or parents with an antenatal diagnosis
• a weekly fun and education session (Downright Special Fridays), providing education, fun and play as well as support to parents and carers
• a sensory and signing group for babies
• social events for the whole family
• lending useful resources to parents
• sharing best practice teaching techniques with teaching assistants
• specialist resource packs for children starting school
• conferences and training for parents and professionals
• working closely with local health and education services to improve the care pathway and educational outcomes for our children
• promoting the awareness of Down Syndrome, and encouraging successful inclusion