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Sunshine & Smiles

Support, Friendship & Fun

Improving the lives and opportunities of people with Down syndrome and their families in Leeds.

 

Latest news

Join our café team!

Join our café team!

27th Apr 2026

We’re currently recruiting volunteers and paid support workers to join our friendly teams at 21 Co. (Headingley) and Cafe 21 at TCV Hollybush (Kirkstall). 

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SEND Reforms Update

SEND Reforms Update

27th Apr 2026

With just 3 weeks to go until the Government’s SEND Reforms consultation closes, here’s a little reminder of what you can do to make sure that your voices are heard and your concerns are raised.

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Free Digital Skills Sessions

Free Digital Skills Sessions

27th Apr 2026

Scope, in partnership with Hippo Digital, is offering free digital skills drop-in sessions for disabled people in Leeds in the form of a 6 week course which will run on a rolling basis.

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RISE Playschemes open for booking

RISE Playschemes open for booking

20th Apr 2026

Join RISE Playschemes for yoga classes filled with games, creativity, laughter and new friendships.

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Akhirah Foundation’s 3-21 Challenge

Akhirah Foundation’s 3-21 Challenge

20th Apr 2026

Please donate if you can to raise vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles.

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Leeds SEND Inspection Survey

Leeds SEND Inspection Survey

20th Apr 2026

Please take a minute to respond to the Leeds SEND inspection survey - Closes at 9am tomorrow, 21st April!

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Upcoming events

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date:
Tue, 28th Apr 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date:
Tue, 28th Apr 2026, 12:00-17:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Next date:
Sat, 2nd May 2026, 10:00-11:00

THIS WEEK AT THE EARLIER TIME OF 10AM

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 4th May 2026 - Fri, 8th May 2026

9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date:
Tue, 5th May 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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