BBC’s children's TV channel CBeebies has appointed a Rawdon man as its first presenter with Down’s Syndrome.

George Webster, 21, a former student at Shipley College, will join the channel as a guest presenter from the CBeebies House.

An actor, dancer, presenter, public speaker and ambassador for the disability charity Mencap, Webster was announced as a presenter this week.

In a video posted on social media, George said: “I feel so proud and I’m feeling so excited to start”, adding that he was looking forward to cooking and dancing in his new role.

George previously appeared in an educational video for BBC Bitesize on misconceptions around the genetic condition.

A spokesperson for the BBC said: "George has previously appeared on BBC Bitesize, he presented a short film “5 Myths about Down Syndrome” – that’s where CBeebies producers spotted him and invited him in for screen tests.

"At his screen test, he performed an inspirational poem about himself, danced and sang with Rebecca, made a fruit smoothie and helped to settle young viewers down before bedtime.

"He was chosen because he is so warm, engaging and fun in his presentation style and a perfect fit for CBeebies House."

Debbie Morrisroe, course co-ordinator at Shipley College, said George was a student two years ago at the college, where he studied creative media production.

Debbie said: "He's a brilliant kid - an absolute all rounder.

"He's a joy to be around and is very motivational and inspirational."

"He takes everything and runs with it."

Debbie explained that George was part of a group that took part in the First Give project, which won £1,000 for a charity in Bingley that helps people with Down's Syndrome.

"He was very passionate about it. George is good at raising awareness and helping others.

"He featured in the video for it and he talked about his own experience of having Down's Syndrome."

One of the things that Debbie said George spoke out about was screening for Down's Syndrome in the early stages of pregnancy.

"People with Down's Syndrome can live healthy and exciting lives. George was a strong believer in that.

"He always said 'why can't we have the same opportunities as other people?'

"He felt that they have as much right to be here and be respected."

Debbie also talked about how George starred in a short film called S.A.M., a story about LGBTQ relationships in the community.