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Inclusion in Practice

Inclusive education offers great benefits for children with Down syndrome. The Trust's DVD video Inclusion in practice - Educating children with Down syndrome at primary schools presents the keys to effective inclusion for children with Down syndrome aged 5-11 years.

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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 - read whole review...

"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

Educating children with Down syndrome at primary school

"This is the comprehensive, accessible resource that so many mainstream schools, parents and local authorities now need." TES Magazine review

Cover of DVD produced by The Down Syndrome Educational TrustInclusive education offers great benefits for children with Down syndrome.

The Trust's 75-minute DVD video Inclusion in practice - Educating children with Down syndrome at primary schools explores how inclusion works in practice.

Drawing on the Trust’s years of practical experience of supporting children with Down syndrome in mainstream schools, the film offers advice and information that is supported by extensive scientific research into the children’s needs.

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 from the Trust.

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.

“...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

Sections cover: the benefits of inclusion • learning in the classroom • progressing number and maths • developing literacy and language • valuing friendships • supporting behaviour • encouraging independence.

The production of this film was supported by the Mencap City Foundation and the Baily Thomas Charitable Fund.

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