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Down's Syndrome Manchester

A member-led charity providing support and information to people with Down’s syndrome and the families and professionals that care for them, from diagnosis through to adulthood.

✨ Help us grow our Early Years support for families across Greater Manchester ✨ “At the preschool group, we met such a c...
13/10/2026

✨ Help us grow our Early Years support for families across Greater Manchester ✨

“At the preschool group, we met such a caring and lovely group of mums and volunteers. From the beginning, we were made to feel welcome and that we belonged. People were keen to share advice, answer questions, offer their own experiences or simply have a laugh with us.”

Feedback like this reminds us how important our Early Years Preschool Service is for families of young children with Down's syndrome.

We're now looking for an Early Years Programme Development & Growth Manager to help us expand this vital service and reach even more families across Greater Manchester.

Could this be you, or someone you know?

Find out more here: https://www.dsmanchester.org.uk/who-are-we/meet-our-team/

📅 Closing date: 30 October

How does a child with Down's syndrome learn best?At Down's Syndrome Manchester, we support schools and families to under...
12/10/2026

How does a child with Down's syndrome learn best?

At Down's Syndrome Manchester, we support schools and families to understand the learning profile commonly associated with Down's syndrome and how this can inform effective support strategies.

We're sharing some of the strengths, differences and learning approaches that can benefit many children with Down's syndrome. They are designed to help educators and parents better understand how to create positive learning experiences and support progress.

However, it's vital to remember that every child is unique.

These characteristics represent a typical learning profile and won't apply to every child. Children with Down's syndrome have their own personalities, talents, preferences and support needs, just like any other child. Understanding a learning profile should help us tailor support to the individual, not make assumptions about what they can or cannot do.

When we combine high expectations with a good understanding of how a child learns best, we create opportunities for confidence, achievement and inclusion.

💙 Take a look through the graphics and let us know which strategies you've found most helpful in supporting learning. 💛

10/10/2026

We had a fantastic ‘animal’ themed morning at Chatterbox today! Thanks to all our visitors and volunteers for another amazing, fun-filled morning 🤩💛💙🥳

📅 Our 2027 DSM Calendar has arrived!This Down's Syndrome Awareness Month, we're delighted to launch our 2027 Down's Synd...
10/10/2026

📅 Our 2027 DSM Calendar has arrived!

This Down's Syndrome Awareness Month, we're delighted to launch our 2027 Down's Syndrome Manchester Calendar, featuring artwork created by talented members of our community.

We're incredibly grateful to our artists:

✨ Stanley, Harry, Claire-May, Hannah, Georgia, Ava, Thomas and Ryan ✨

Thank you for sharing your creativity and helping us create something truly special.

Every calendar sold helps fund the vital services, activities and support that Down's Syndrome Manchester provides to children, young people, adults and families across Greater Manchester.

If you're looking for a practical gift, a beautiful addition to your home or office, or a way to support a local charity, we'd love for you to purchase a calendar from our new online shop.

🛒 Order your copy today: https://shop.dsmanchester.org.uk/shop/?cat=9

Please like, comment and share to help us celebrate Down's Syndrome Awareness Month 💙 💛

💙 Down's Syndrome Awareness Month Spotlight: Gena, Stanley and family 💛When Stanley was born, Gena and her family found ...
09/10/2026

💙 Down's Syndrome Awareness Month Spotlight: Gena, Stanley and family 💛

When Stanley was born, Gena and her family found themselves navigating a world they knew very little about.

Through Down's Syndrome Manchester, they discovered something invaluable: a community that understands, supports and celebrates every achievement along the way.

As Gena explains:

"Without DSM we would lose a crucial lifeline in supporting our son and our family."

In her story, Gena shares how connecting with other families helped replace uncertainty with confidence, friendship and hope for the future.

We're incredibly grateful to Gena for sharing their journey as part of our Down's Syndrome Awareness Month spotlight series.

💬 Read their full story here: https://www.dsmanchester.org.uk/what-is-downs-syndrome/your-stories/

🎉 A fantastic evening at Electric Shuffle! 🎉Last week, some of our parent members came together for a well-deserved nigh...
08/10/2026

🎉 A fantastic evening at Electric Shuffle! 🎉

Last week, some of our parent members came together for a well-deserved night out at Electric Shuffle Manchester, enjoying great company, plenty of laughs, and a little friendly competition along the way.

At Down's Syndrome Manchester, we know how important it is for parents and carers to have opportunities to connect with others who understand their experiences. Creating spaces where friendships can grow, conversations can flow, and people can simply enjoy a night away from the day-to-day is a vital part of building a supportive community.

It was wonderful to see everyone relaxing, having fun, and making new connections in such a welcoming environment.

A huge thank you to Electric Shuffle for looking after us once again and helping make the evening so special. We can't wait to be back!

📢 We're Recruiting!Following the award of a three-year grant from BBC Children in Need, Down's Syndrome Manchester is lo...
06/10/2026

📢 We're Recruiting!

Following the award of a three-year grant from BBC Children in Need, Down's Syndrome Manchester is looking for a Freelance Early Years Programme Development & Growth Manager, to help shape and grow an exciting new early years programme for children with Down's syndrome and their families.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in creating a sustainable, impactful service that supports families from the earliest stages of their journey.

We're looking for someone with experience in:
⭐ Service development
⭐ Partnership building
⭐ Community engagement
⭐ Programme growth and sustainability

If you're passionate about making a difference and helping create lasting change for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

🗓 Closing date: 30 October 2026, 5pm

👉 Find out more and download the full role pack here: https://www.dsmanchester.org.uk/who-are-we/meet-our-team/

Please share with your networks to help us find the right person for this exciting opportunity. 💙💛

✨ We asked our community what three words best describe Down's Syndrome Manchester... ✨The most common answers were:Supp...
05/10/2026

✨ We asked our community what three words best describe Down's Syndrome Manchester... ✨

The most common answers were:

Supportive
Community
Friendly
Welcoming
Inclusive
Fun

Reading these responses means so much to us.

Everything we do is about creating a place where people with Down's syndrome and their families feel supported, connected and valued. Knowing that's how our members see us is something we're incredibly proud of.

Thank you to everyone who completed our annual survey and helps make DSM such a special community.

We'll be sharing more insights from the survey in the coming months, as well as taking action in some areas based on the feedback we've had. We'll keep sharing our developments and improvements as we go. Thank you, it means the world to us to have such a supportive community. 💛 💙

Understanding starts with knowledge. As part of Down's Syndrome Awareness Month, we're sharing some key facts about Down...
04/10/2026

Understanding starts with knowledge.

As part of Down's Syndrome Awareness Month, we're sharing some key facts about Down's syndrome to help build understanding and challenge common misconceptions.

Swipe through to learn more about how Down's syndrome occurs, and the different types of Down's syndrome.

Find more information here: https://www.dsmanchester.org.uk/what-is-downs-syndrome/ds-information/

Every family's journey is unique, and every story matters. 💙💛 As part of Down's Syndrome Awareness Month, we'll be shari...
02/10/2026

Every family's journey is unique, and every story matters. 💙💛

As part of Down's Syndrome Awareness Month, we'll be sharing stories from our members throughout October, celebrating the experiences and voices of our community.

Today we're sharing Rebecca and Avery's story; a heartfelt reflection on family life, finding support, and the difference that connection can make.

As a member-led charity, our families' experiences help shape the services we provide and remind other parents that they are not alone. ✨

Thank you to Rebecca for sharing her journey with us.

Read the full story here: https://www.dsmanchester.org.uk/what-is-downs-syndrome/your-stories/

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