Speakers

Becky is DSUK’s Director of Education and Speech and Language Therapy. She is an experienced speech and language therapist who has specialised in working with children and young adults with Down syndrome since 2007.

In addition to her role addressing speech, language and communication needs, Becky has had an active role in supporting education for pupils with Down syndrome. She has delivered school outreach to mainstream schools and specialist provision since 2007, and in 2011 established a successful business leading a team of specialist teachers to deliver outreach support to mainstream schools across Hampshire and the surrounding borders. Becky also delivers training internationally across various topics related to education: literacy, numeracy, behaviour, friendships and supporting successful inclusion.
 

Becky is committed to promoting evidence-informed practice and works with researchers to develop research priorities and projects to improve the speech, language, communication and education of individuals with Down syndrome. Becky completed her PhD in 2023 at University College London, which involved developing and evaluating a language intervention for children with Down syndrome delivered by teaching assistants in schools.

Becky’s work with DSUK has included the development of the Primary Education Programme for primary schools, the Early Years Development Programme for preschool settings and the Preschool Early Development Groups for parents. She also delivers a range of Information Sharing Sessions for parents and collaborates with Twinkl to deliver their CPD TeachMeets to school staff across a range of education topics.