Our Upcoming Events 

 Training for parents & professionals 

Coming up:  
30/9/26 Introduction to working with children with Down syndrome KS2-KS4  
1/10/26 Introduction to working with children with Down syndrome EYFS/KS1  
11/11/26 Core Curriculum: Teaching Maths and Literacy to learners with Down syndrome  
2/12/26 Growing, Changing and Keeping Safe KS1-KS4  
 
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 Social Events for children & young people  

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Downright Special Fridays 

Downright Special Fridays are our specialist play and learning groups. These weekly early intervention sessions are tailored to the specific learning needs of children with Down syndrome and are also great fun! Parents get the chance to meet and chat over coffee whilst learning some Makaton sign language along the way! We’d love to see you there! 

Morning Sessions 

For babies and children with Down Syndrome aged 0-5 years (approximately). Pre-school brothers and sisters are welcome to join us too. 
 
Every Friday in Term Time. Dates for next term (morning groups): 
 
11th, 18th, 25th Sept | 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Oct |  
6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Nov | 4th, 11th Dec 
 
9.30am-11.45am | Cost: Free | Email office@downrightspecial.co.uk or call us on 01482 420160 if you would like to come along. 

Afternoon Sessions 

Sessions run monthly or fortnightly on Fridays and are for school-aged children up to around age 8. Children attend with their Teaching Assistants from school. 
 
1.00pm-2.00pm | Bodmin Road Church, Padstow Close, Hull HU7 4HE | Cost: Free | Email office@downightspecial.co.uk or call us on 01482 420160 to discuss availability and dates. 

Downright Dance 

Do you like dancing and performing arts? Then our Downright Dance sessions are just for you! 
We have two classes running on Monday nights! 
Primary Class (Reception to Year 6) - 5.30pm-6.15pm 
Youth Class (Age 11-25) - 6.30pm-7.30pm 
 
Check out our short video below, showing the dance class in action! 
 
Mondays (term-time only) | The Sports Hub, Wolfreton School, Willerby HU10 6HB | Dance Leader: Joanna Harker | Cost: First two sessions free, then £5 per session payable half-termly. | To book or find out more email office@downrightspecial.co.uk or call us on 01482 420160 or complete our registration form. 
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Social Events 

We organise a range of inclusive events for children, young people and their families throughout the year. We hope to see you at one soon! See below for details of what’s coming up. Got any questions or an idea for an event? Email social@downrightspecial.co.uk. 
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Training 

We offer a range of training for families, school staff and health professionals, tailored to the specific learning profile for people with Down syndrome including those who may also have a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and another need such as autism. 
 
In addition to our training calendar, we also offer bespoke training packages to suit your specific needs. Get in touch by emailing training@downrightspecial.co.uk. 
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