GO! Our online auction for WDSD is live & ready for you to share with family, friends & colleagues. We've been gifted some very generous lots so don't miss out and start bidding TODAY! It will end on World Down Syndrome Day, 21st March 2022 at 8.30pm. jumblebee.co.uk/sparklesWDSDau…

This week's #InclusiveEducation blog looks at the difference between mainstream and specialised provision. You can read more here: ow.ly/1rji50I8Qr5 Down Syndrome International (DSi) Down's Syndrome Scotland

Don’t forget to wear your odd socks on 21st March! Join us in celebrating World Downs Syndrome Day 2022! #wdsd22 #sparkles #sparklescharity #WorldDownSyndromeDay #downsyndromeawareness #buckinghamshirecharity #oddsockday #nothingdownaboutit #positiveaboutdownsyndrome

This is one of our fabulous Sparklers Ryan attending physio. Each Sparkles member is entitled to physio with the wonderful Debbie Beneke Wesley Court Dental who works closely with our children and families. We are able to offer this through your fundraising and donations - thank you!

The Government published the SEND review this week in the form of a Green Paper. The Green Paper sets out proposals for changes to the way things work in education at the moment and (1) consult.education.gov.uk/send-review-di…

they are inviting organisations and families to contribute to the Consultation which runs until Friday the 1st of July. consult.education.gov.uk/send-review-di… (2)

Sadly, we know that some of the information delivered by professionals relating to Down’s syndrome is outdated. This is why our #TellItRight campaign is so vital.

Ava had a brilliant physio session today with our truly fab physio Debbie, she motivates & encourages the children & parents too 🙏🏻 #sparklescharity #downsyndromeawareness #inclusionmatters #physiotherapy #buckinghamshirecharity #buckscharity #t21love #nothingdownaboutit #wcat

Women should be provided with up to date and accurate information about Down’s syndrome. The information should show them what life is like today for families and individuals who have Down’s syndrome. #TellItRight

We are happy to be working with @action4youth this summer 🙏🏻 Zoe presented to them this AM while Ava and Berrie played hide & seek, cuddled & enjoyed colouring in! #action4youth #sparklesproject #buckinghamshirecharity #downsyndromeawareness #t21rocks #wcat #downrightperfect💛💙

VOTE FOR SPARKLES IN TESCO! Sparkles will be one of the 3 blue token charities to vote for in Aylesbury branches of Tesco between October and January! #localcharity #buckinghamshirecharity #downssyndrome #speechandlanguagetherapy

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FED UP to the back teeth of fighting for everything from Buckinghamshire Council for my SEN daughter. Have been BEGGING them for over 3 months for school transport as the walk to/from school exceptionally tough, esp now she’s at a junior sch a mile away. She has HRM DLA, blue badge 1/x

Please vote for Sparkles today to help us win £5,000 to continue our speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and EHCP support for children with Down’s syndrome: youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1…

We have worked hard to raise the profile of people with Down syndrome in Parliament by hosting meetings and events, bringing together MP’s and the Down syndrome community. This is great news and a sign of changing times. More to come! #DownSyndromeAct Sir Liam Fox

Please please nominate Sparkles for this Movement for Good Grant to help us win £5,000 - the application takes seconds! health.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1…

Your good deed of the day could be joining me in supporting Sparkles - Supporting Children With Downs Syndrome! Turn your online spending with over 8,000 brands into free donations for them. Sign up to easyfundraising to get started: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/sparkles-suppo…