...building a brighter future.
Downright Special is a charity supporting children with Down syndrome in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. We assist families and professionals in all aspects of the care and education of children with the condition.
Originally started in 2007 by a group of parents, we set out to provide support to each other and any other parents who had children with Down syndrome. This quickly developed into an organised group giving emotional, practical and educational support to families. Downright Special has been a registered charity since 2009 and is run by a small team of professionally trained volunteers and staff. Our aim is simple: to build a brighter future for children with Down syndrome, supporting them to achieve their full potential and promoting successful inclusion in all aspects of life.
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Downright Special offers a range of services for children from birth and onwards throughout their school years. We do this through:
You will find us at:
Bodmin Road Church Office, Padstow Close, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4HE
Our offices are based here and we run our Friday play and education sessions here too. For details how to find us visit our Contact Us page
Down Syndrome Awareness Week was 21st - 27th March 2022. Click here to find out more.
We're delighted to announce that our Winter sessions will continue to be face to face. We have the following dates to share.
1st |
8th |
29th |
Note Easter holidays cover 15th and 22nd so no sessions on those dates
6th |
13th | 20th |
27th |
10th |
17th |
24th |
Note half term on the 3rd so no session on that date
1st |
8th | 15th |
Please let us know if you cannot attend a session - either contact your group leader direct, or contact the office on 01482 420160 or office@downrightspecial.co.uk
We regularly have visitors to our Friday sessions, whether they be healthcare professionals, friends from the community or old faces returning to have a catch up with us.