DS Achieve is pleased to offer a training event on Number Sense for both professionals and parents/carers. 

Research shows that learners with Down syndrome struggle with numeracy.  Numeracy levels can be on average 2 years behind a child’s literacy levels.  This course will define what number sense is and consider practical activities and resources available to build strong foundational number skills.  This course is not age related but may be of interest to parents, early years practitioners and primary practitioners.

Parents/carers will find the content useful in supporting their child at home and when working alongside school staff.  The training will be delivered by Anne Gullick, Specialist Teacher for children with Down Syndrome.

For those working with children at pre-school/infant numeracy level, you will need to attend day 1 ONLY. (Please remember this course is concerned with the child’s developmental level and is not age-related.)

For those working with junior numeracy level, you will need to attend BOTH day 1 AND day 2.  (Please remember this course is concerned with the child’s developmental level and is not age-related.

Day 1

When: Tuesday 14th January 2020, 10am—2:30pm (registration from 9:45am)

· What is number sense?

· How the learning profile affects number acquisition and what adaptations we need to make

· Explore practical activities / resources available to develop basic counting skills.

Day 2

When: Tuesday 21st January 2020, 10am—2:30pm (registration from 9:45am)

· Exploring concepts of number to 10.

· What happens beyond 10?

· Building a knowledge base of known number facts. 

· Explore practical activities / resources available to build functional skills.

Where: Lemsford Hall, Brocket Road, Lemsford, AL8 7TT

**Please bring your own lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided.**

Cost: £10 for parents/carers, £15 for professionals

To book, please click here.