Down's syndrome awareness training for your team, on-site or live online
On-site or live online · Up to 12 staff · Health, communication and ageing well · Quoted for your team
Down's syndrome awareness training helps staff understand Down's syndrome, the health conditions that are more common with it — including earlier-onset dementia — and how to support communication, independence and wellbeing. Kasorb delivers it at your premises or live online, for up to 12 staff. It's quoted for your team — one price for the group, not per person. It isn't the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.
- What Down's syndrome is, and the health conditions to look out for
- Down's syndrome and earlier-onset dementia
- Communication, independence and person-centred support
- One price for up to 12 staff, quoted for your team — not per person
- Certificates emailed the next day
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Compliance and certification
Each person receives a Kasorb certificate of completion for your training file. There's no fixed expiry: set the refresh interval in your training policy, and we'll recommend one when you enquire. It isn't the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, and It isn't a regulated qualification.
4 reasons teams choose Kasorb for Down's Syndrome Awareness Training
One price for the whole team
One price for the whole group of up to 12, not per person — quoted for your team, with certificates included.
Training at your workplace
No travel planning, no separate venue booking and less disruption for your team on the day.
Health, communication and ageing well
The health risks staff should watch for, including earlier-onset dementia, alongside communication and independence.
Compliance handled properly
Attendance, certification and compliance paperwork are included after the course.
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Course specification
How it works
- Enquire with your postcode, group size and preferred dates. We'll come back with a price within 48 hours. We recommend booking at least four weeks in advance to secure your preferred date — live online offers the best availability of dates. If you need something sooner, just ask.
- Confirm your date, on-site or live online.
- Your trainer calls beforehand to confirm logistics, and to understand your service and the people you support.
- On the day, the session runs to the length agreed with you, with a short break.
- Certificates are emailed the next day.
What the course covers
- What Down's syndrome is
- Associated health conditions, and the changes staff should report
- Down's syndrome and dementia
- Communication approaches
- Supporting independence and choice
- Annual GP health reviews and health action plans
- Person-centred support
Who needs this training
Staff who support people with Down's syndrome:
- Support workers and care staff in learning disability services
- Supported living and residential teams
- Day services
- Teams supporting people with Down's syndrome as they get older
We recommend at least Level 1 literacy and numeracy.
What the law says
In England, CQC-registered providers must make sure staff receive training on learning disability and autism appropriate to their role — a requirement added by the Health and Care Act 2022. The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is the government's preferred programme for that; this course adds depth on Down's syndrome alongside it and isn't a substitute. CQC also expects staff to have the training they need to meet people's needs (Regulation 18), and regulators in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland expect the same.
The Down Syndrome Act 2022 requires the government to give guidance to health, social care, education and housing bodies in England on meeting the needs of people with Down's syndrome.
How we assess learning
Learning is assessed through case studies, discussion and questions.
Your trainer
Your trainer has used these skills for real. They keep the focus on the person, and on the everyday support that helps people stay healthy and independent.
Logistics
- Room: horseshoe or classroom seating — what matters is clear floor space, with a screen or blank wall for slides
- The trainer brings: all general training equipment and the course materials
- Group size: up to 12, on-site or live online
- Timing: agreed with you when you enquire; staff arrive 15 minutes early
- Access: the trainer needs the room 45 minutes before the start
- Anywhere in the UK, or live online
- Live online: a quiet space and a device with camera and audio for each person joining — ideally one device each, and never more than two people per device
- More dates online: live online often has more dates available, so it's worth asking if you need training sooner or have people across several locations
- Literacy: we recommend at least Level 1 literacy and numeracy
Cost explained
This course is quoted for your team. Tell us your postcode, group size and preferred dates, and we'll confirm the price within 48 hours. It's one price for the group, up to 12 staff — not per person — and it covers your trainer, their travel and the course materials.
More than 12 staff? We'll run another session at the same rate.
Several sites? Tell us when you enquire and we'll arrange them together.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cover dementia?
Yes. People with Down's syndrome have a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and at a younger age than the wider population. The course covers early signs to look out for, and how support changes as needs change. For dementia care in more depth, see Dementia Awareness.
Is this the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training?
No. It's additional awareness training on Down's syndrome.
Which health conditions does it cover?
Conditions that are more common in people with Down's syndrome, such as heart conditions, thyroid problems, hearing and sight problems, and earlier-onset dementia — and why annual GP health reviews and health action plans matter.
Does it cover communication?
Yes: approaches that help people understand and be understood, such as clear, simple language, visual supports and giving people time to respond.
How is this different from Autism Awareness?
Autism Awareness is about autism. This course is about Down's syndrome, including the health conditions and ageing that come with it. Some people have both, and the two courses fit together.
Can it be done online?
Yes, live with a trainer for up to 12 staff — not a recorded module.
How quickly can you come?
We confirm within 48 hours, and we recommend booking at least four weeks in advance to secure your preferred date. If you need something sooner, just ask.
Prefer to speak? Call 0207 112 8412