Educating children with Down syndrome at primary school
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"This DVD is a must for any school
who wishes to address the subject of integration. I only
wish it had been available when the first child with
Down syndrome was introduced into our school...an
essential resource." Teacher, UK
"Having watched this DVD, a teacher can't say no one
told them what to look out for, and a parent
will feel well armed."
TES Magazine review -
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"We watched it and then gave it straight to
our son's school
so that they can immediately start implementing all
aspects of the DVD."
Parent, UK
"For those viewers that are new to the idea of
inclusion in mainstream school, the implications,
practice and theory are clearly laid out, and for those
that are already including children, the footage
and experience of the teachers, SENCOs, support
assistants and parents are invaluable."
Bob Black, Education Officer for the Down's Syndrome
Association
"I sincerely hope that parents will recommend this
film to their schools, and that the schools in turn are
inspired by it…an excellent film that
examines the wide range of issues relating to children
with Down syndrome when discussing successful inclusion."
Teacher/Parent, UK
Inclusive education offers great benefits for children with Down syndrome. The
DownsEd film Inclusion in practice - Educating children with Down
syndrome at primary school presents the keys to effective inclusion
for children with Down syndrome aged 5-11 years.
About this film
Inclusive education offers great benefits for children with Down syndrome. The 75-minute
DVD video Inclusion in practice - Educating children with Down syndrome at primary
schools explores how inclusion works in practice.
Drawing on the Down Syndrome Education International's
years of practical experience of supporting children with Down syndrome in mainstream
schools, this film offers advice and information that is supported by extensive
scientific research into the children's needs.
“...an essential tool for those schools including children with
Down's syndrome for the first time...ideal for in-service training and staff
development for schools”.
Bob Black, Education Officer for the Down's
Syndrome Association
This unique film presents the keys to effective inclusion of children with Down
syndrome aged 5-11 years through discussions with families, educators and researchers
- including Sue Buckley
and Gillian Bird.
"This is the comprehensive, accessible resource that so many
mainstream schools, parents and local authorities now need."
TES Magazine review
The film also illustrates issues and practice with film of children at work and
at play in their schools in the Portsmouth area.
It examines the range of issues for children with Down syndrome, including learning
in the classroom, planning and support and social inclusion.
"a must for any school
who wishes to address the subject of integration...an
essential resource."
Teacher, UK
Sections cover: the benefits of inclusion • learning in the classroom • progressing
number and maths • developing literacy and language • valuing friendships • supporting
behaviour • encouraging independence.
Acknowledgement
The production of this film was supported by the Mencap City Foundation and the
Baily Thomas Charitable Fund.
Transcript
A full transcript of the narration of this film is available for
free download.
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