Training courses

Training workshops, seminars and online courses offer unique opportunities for the charity to share information and advice with parents and professionals. 

Education

Down Syndrome Education Internationalis in a unique position to provide training.

It is a world leader in research and employs an expert team of practitioners with highly regarded expertise. Its training courses are based on the latest research evidence, backed by the charity's extensive practical experience. The Trust's training services also build on the charity's resource base (including Down Syndrome Issues and Information and Down Syndrome in Practice).

The charity will continue providing training courses at The Sarah Duffen Centre in Portsmouth. It will also continue providing training at locations across the UK and around the world in partnership with other Down syndrome organisations and groups.

Alongside these continued face-to-face training activities, the charity will develop online courses, based on its world-leading reputation and expertise.

The charity will work with partners to secure recognised accreditation to increase the value of its training services.

Research

Through direct contact with thousands of training delegates each year, the charity keeps informed of key issues of concern to families and professionals around the world, thus guiding its research priorities. 

This project also supports the charity's research activities by providing a mechanism for sharing the latest research findings.

Impact

  • Provision of up-to-date, evidence-based information to thousands of parents and professionals each year.

Status

Funding

Face-to-face training workshops and seminars are self-financing from fees charged.

We are currently seeking funding to enable the development of online training materials.

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