Hi, I have a 4 year old daughter who starts school in September, so I have handed in my notice and applied for several positions in local schools to no avail. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote to my DD's new school and asked if there was anything or any service I could help with, as a volunteer or otherwise paid. Today the D Head of the school called to say she had 3 positions available. (I was wanting a clerical position, until this happened), the conversation went something like this.
"We have a vacancy working with a little boy with Down Syndrome, he's a Y3 pupil and very quiet, has lots of friends and we will train you in everything relating to his support at school, would this position appeal to you, as we are looking ideally for a parent of a pupil in the school for this role", I didn't have to think about it for very long "When can I come and see you", I asked, "Before the end of term", said D Head, "I can do better than that, how are you fixed for Friday this week", so I have an appointment with the Deputy Head of my daughters new school, for the position of Special Needs Assistant to a boy with Downs Syndrome and I want it....
Are there any parents of Downs Syndrome children out there that could give me any info, I went onto google search and pulled out loads of information, I have a list of questions, I know they are loving children and you get alot back, but you need to give alot as well. The search engine I used said that alot of children are partial sitted, if you are a parent replying to my request, what do you expect from someone like me, looking after your child. If you are a special needs teacher replying, what is expected of you. The school said they would train me, not leave me out in the cold. The previous support teacher is leaving due to retirement, she has been with this little boy since reception class.
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Looking after Downs Syndrome children in schools - Help!!!
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malinki · 11/07/2004 16:08
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