Our partnerships and friends

We work with our partners and friends to provide the best services possible, and to make a difference for as many students and educators as possible. Do you think you could work with us, or have a suggestion for a new partnership? Email us at learn@mathsforlife.com

  • Evidence For Learning

    The Maths For Life framework is live on the Evidence For Learning platform.

    If you are a customer and using Evidence for Learning, then let us know and we will get it activated for you.

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  • Earwig

    The Maths For Life framework is live on the Earwig platform.

    If you are a customer and using Earwig. then let us know and we will get it activated for you.

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  • Learn and Thrive

    Supporting learners with Down’s syndrome and other learning difficulties to access specialist support to help them learn and thrive. Using digital tools to empower individuals to thrive throughout their lives.

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  • Stepping Stones DS

    Stepping Stones DS is an extended family of support that helps young people with Down syndrome fulfil their potential by providing opportunities to be social, have fun and learn.

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  • PSDS

    We are a parent-led registered charity providing support for children and young people who have Down syndrome living in Surrey and West Sussex. Run by families for families, we provide a range of specialist services for babies, toddlers, children, teenagers and young adults.

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  • 21 & Co

    21&Co is a parent run support group based around South West London and Surrey dedicated to giving support to families who have children and young people with Down's syndrome.scription goes here

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  • Dows's Syndrome Oxford

    Supporting people with Down's Syndrome and their families in Oxfordshire.

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  • Positive about Down syndrome

    Whether you are a new or expectant parent, a professional interested to know about Down syndrome or a member of the public – you’ve come to the right place!

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  • Inclusively Down

    Providing pro-active solutions, enabling children and young people with Down syndrome to access an inclusive education, achieve and fulfill their full potential across all areas.

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The Focus Group

To help prove the concept and guide the Maths For Life programme from the beginning, a focus group was established that included parents, teachers, teaching assistants and members of charities and support groups, as well as a selection of children with Down syndrome. Their input has been valued immensely and actioned at all stages. Members include:

  • Helen Shiers, parent and co-founder & fundraiser for charity PSDS

  • Marie Claire Lakin, parent and representative from charity 21&Co

  • Sarah Sutton, parent and former chair of charity Stepping Stones DS

  • Jos Smith, parent and representative from charity Down’s Syndrome Oxford

  • Nicola Enoch, parent and representative from charity Positive about Down syndrome

  • Lucy Clark and Julie Knight, Specialist Teachers at Inclusively Downs

  • Wendy Uttley, Down Syndrome Training & Support Service Ltd

  • Cecilie Mackinnon, Education Training Consultant, DownsAbility

  • Elizabeth Forster, parent and teacher (USA)

  • Alex Lyon, parent

  • Jenny Ward, teacher

  • Carolyn Margery, teaching assistant

  • Sarah Hodgson, parent

  • Alison Smith, parent and tutor

  • Zoe Binns, parent

  • Julia Steinhardt, parent

  • Louise Mackenzie, early years teacher and specialist teaching assistant

“I believe this is going to be life changing for so many children with Down syndrome.”
— Marie Claire Lakin, mum and member of the 'Maths For Life' focus group