Spring Term Dates
Friday Morning Sessions (9.45am-12noon):
13th, 20th, 27th Jan
3rd, 10th, 17th Feb
2nd, 9th, 16th. 23rd, 30th March
Half term holiday 24th Feb
Recent News
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Online GivingPosted on Thursday 13 October 2011
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My Child and Me magazinePosted on Wednesday 07 September 2011
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Discounts For Disabled Children andPosted on Thursday 02 June 2011
Downright Special are now on facebook. Join our forum for parents/carers!
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About Downright Special
We offer support and advice to parents on all aspects of caring for a child with Down Syndrome. We do this through:
- Visits to new parents.
- If your child has been born with a specific health issue, one of our parents who has experienced that journey would be happy to come and see you at home or in hospital. Ask the health visitor/community nurse to contact us on your behalf if that is easier. They will be happy to help.
- A weekly fun and education session for pre-school and foundation stage children on Friday mornings (School term time only).
- A fortnightly sensory and signing session for babies on Monday mornings (School term time only).
- Lending useful resources to parents.
- Training on specific issues relating to our children - available for parents, teachers and other professionals.
- Advice and advocacy on issues such as statementing, education and health.
- Various social activities, e.g. BBQs, trips out, farm visits and swimming.
Group Contacts
Chairperson
Janette Waddingham janette@downrightspecial.co.uk
Secretary
Gillian Bowlas gillian@downrightspecial.co.uk
Treasurer
Paul Herrieven treasurer@downrightspecial.co.uk
Group Training Coordinator and Specialist Teacher
Lisa Bentley training@downrightspecial.co.uk
Fundraising
Janette Waddingham janette@downrightspecial.co.uk
Post Natal Support
Lisa Bentley lisa@downrightspecial.co.uk
Ante Natal Support
Janette Waddingham janette@downrightspecial.co.uk
Dr Liz Herrieven liz@downrightspecial.co.uk
Health Issues and Medical Liaison
Dr Liz Herrieven liz@downrightspecial.co.uk
Baby Group Coordinator
Sam Findlay sam@downrightspecial.co.uk
Social Events Secretary
Neil Findlay neil@downrightspecial.co.uk
Website
Paul Herrieven web@downrightspecial.co.uk
More Information
Please click here for our Constitution.
Click here for our Annual Report 2009/10.
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