angie

*Book Lead for CDSSG charity *Mum of 3, 1 has DS *Speaker on family perspective thereof. Who'd have thunk it, eh?

[angie @LookingUpBooks]

And so the story goes on:

https://t.co/f9JA7LQn72

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

How do you help children with #downssyndrome tackle their first days at school? A book written by parents in #Cornwall may hold the key...

[Sir Liam Fox @LiamFox]

My letter to Layla Moran MP on the need for continued scrutiny of Ministers on the support the Government provides for those with Down Syndrome.

Read below 👇

[angie @LookingUpBooks]

@Makasong1 @OfficialSteps @_ClaireRichards @llatchfordevans @Faye_Tozer @Ianhwatkins @helen_laverty Ted in his 🎩 tho…😍

[angie @LookingUpBooks]

BOOK SALE!! Going to School Makaton resources FREE & hard copy books £2.50 - get your reception starter school ready this august ❤️📕😎

https://t.co/vFoUB9etit

#WeTalkMakaton #DigitalDownload

[angie @LookingUpBooks]

#EqualityAt24 #NC34

[National Down Syndrome Policy Group @NDSPolicyGroup]

A law that treats us differently because of our characteristics doesn’t meet 2024 standards. Yet we have a law that does just that after 24 weeks of pregnancy where abortion can still be offered up to birth if Down syndrome is confirmed.
Write to your MP
https://t.co/QYKFYtIezw

[DSRF_UK @DSRF_UK]

We're ready to support the #EqualityAt24 campaign! Sir Liam Fox's #NC34 amendment which attempts to address outdated and discriminatory practices associated with Down syndrome

[National Down Syndrome Policy Group @NDSPolicyGroup]

We support #EqualityAt24 Sir Liam Fox's #NC34 amendment addresses outdated and discriminatory practices, and if successful would mean that pregnant women will no longer be offered abortions after 24 weeks or later purely on the basis that the baby has Down syndrome.

[Ken Ross OBE @kenross2011]

What a moment in history - the amendment will only create the change we have highlighted. No other rights are affected. It is time for #EqualityAt24 @LiamFox

[National Down Syndrome Policy Group @NDSPolicyGroup]

‘……we have passed 2 landmark pieces of legislation - the British Sign Language Act and the #DownSyndromeAct.’

This is an epic achievement. We’re proud to work with @liamfox @GillianKeegan @mariacaulfield @DHSCgovuk & grateful for overwhelming support.

https://t.co/caCh0N7ura

[angie @LookingUpBooks]

#SchoolCensus25 #CountMeIn

[National Down Syndrome Policy Group @NDSPolicyGroup]

Today we launch our #CountMeIn campaign to celebrate the inclusion of #DownSyndrome as a separate category on the #SchoolCensus2025. Read more here ⬇️
https://t.co/3pVhOnkYC2
@educationgovuk
@LiamFox
@GillianKeegan
@mariacaulfield
@APPGDS

[National Down Syndrome Policy Group @NDSPolicyGroup]

Today we launch our #CountMeIn campaign to celebrate the inclusion of #DownSyndrome as a separate category on the #SchoolCensus2025. Read more here ⬇️
https://t.co/3pVhOnkYC2
@educationgovuk
@LiamFox
@GillianKeegan
@mariacaulfield
@APPGDS

[Alice Osborne 💚 @alice0sborne]

Such wonderful news this morning, thank you, @GillianKeegan @NDSPolicyGroup @LiamFox @PortsmouthDSA @rachaelross21 and @kenross2011 for making this a reality! 💚💚💚💚

[angie @LookingUpBooks]

@tommyjessop 100% agree, great news 🥳

[Sarah Costerton @SarahCosterton]

@GillianKeegan Thank you @GillianKeegan for your support and for listening to the voices of people in the Down syndrome community who have campaigned so hard for the specific health and learning profiles to be better understood and supported. This is a great start.

[angie @LookingUpBooks]

@LiamFox @GillianKeegan @educationgovuk @NDSPolicyGroup @APPGDS 100% Ted Approved.

[APPG for Down Syndrome @APPGDS]

News! From Jan 2025 pupils with #DownSyndrome will count, as English school census to identify pupil numbers & placements enabling targeted provision for better outcomes & accountability. @APPGDS has contributed to this work. Thanks also @GillianKeegan @LiamFox @NDSPolicyGroup

[angie @LookingUpBooks]

@APPGDS @GillianKeegan @LiamFox @NDSPolicyGroup Really Really please to see this announcement today, progress indeed - well done to all involved 🥳

[angie @LookingUpBooks]

Well well well…who’s this handsome chap @helen_laverty?

[APPG for Down Syndrome @APPGDS]

News! From Jan 2025 pupils with #DownSyndrome will count, as English school census to identify pupil numbers & placements enabling targeted provision for better outcomes & accountability. @APPGDS has contributed to this work. Thanks also @GillianKeegan @LiamFox @NDSPolicyGroup

[angie @LookingUpBooks]

@NDSPolicyGroup @GillianKeegan @LiamFox @APPGDS Fantastic!!!! Excellent News!!!

[APPG for Down Syndrome @APPGDS]

Working to improve outcomes has led to pupils with #DownSyndrome being included in English school census @educationgovuk

[Sir Liam Fox @LiamFox]

Great news that #DownSyndrome is to be included in the School Census for the very first time from January 2025, a move that will provide greater support to the educational needs of those with Down syndrome. #DownSyndromeAct @GillianKeegan @educationgovuk @ndspolicygroup @appgds