Strategy 2007-2012

Evidence shows that appropriate educational support and opportunities help people with Down syndrome to achieve more in all areas of development.

Over the next 5 years, The Down Syndrome Educational Trust will continue to advance understanding and improve interventions in all areas of development for people with Down syndrome.

Strategy detail

We are pleased to publish our future strategy and plans for comment and feedback from families, professionals, researchers, organisations and donors.

A PDF version of our strategy information is also available for download (1.5MB).

Let us know what you think by emailing strategy@downsed.org.

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• Summary
  Get a summary of the key elements of the Trust's strategy.
• Introduction
  A brief outline of our strategy information.
• Progress
  Learn about Down syndrome and how progress has been achieved for many people with Down syndrome.
• Impact
  Read about the impact of the Trust's work and its track record of achievement over 30 years.
• Directions
  Find out about the directions and priorities for the Trust over the coming years.
• Plans
  The Down Syndrome Educational Trust has a clear vision for delivering practical outcomes to assist people with Down syndrome around the world.
• Research
  Review our innovative programme of research examining issues of practical relevance for people with Down syndrome.
• Education
  Examine our plans for extensive education activities, including wide-reaching online information services, publications and training courses.