TRAINING sessions for families and professionals caring for children with Down Syndrome will take place at the Pamela Sunter Centre in Bingley next month.

Carers can learn how to use visual resources to develop language and communication skills on Wednesday, May 6, and learn techniques to teach basic numeracy using the Numicon approach, on May 13.

On May 20, the session focuses on how to teach children to tell the time and use money.

The training runs from 9.30pm to 3.30pm, and each course costs £95 for professionals, or £30 for family members.

For details call the Down Syndrome Training and Support Service on 01274 561308