Improving the lives and opportunities of people with Down syndrome and their families in Leeds.
Latest news
We are officially an award-winning charity!
9th Mar 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that Sunshine and Smiles has won Disability Service Provider of the Year in the My Local Awards 2026.
Read moreNew Speech and Language timetable for Caitlin’s groups
3rd Mar 2026
Everyone who is in one of Caitlin's groups should have now had an email with their new group number, time and dates
Read moreRISE Learning Hub - Open for applications
3rd Mar 2026
RISE Learning Hub has opened applications for its first ever 6-week course- a teacher-led, child-informed Yoga & Mindfulness Programme.
Read moreSEND Parent Carer Information Drop-in
3rd Mar 2026
The next Leeds SEND Local Offer parent carer information drop-in will take place on Wednesday, 11th March at 10.30am to 12.30pm
Read moreWelcome to the team, Sarah Empson!
3rd Mar 2026
We are delighted that Sarah Empson will be joining Ania as Education Co-Lead for Sunshine & Smiles.
Read more3rd Mar 2026
We encourage all families to take a few minutes to explore the Inclusive Mainstream Practice website and familiarise themselves with the guidance.
Read moreUpcoming events
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 9th Mar 2026 - Fri, 13th Mar 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups
Next date:
Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Early Development Group - Busy Bees
Every other Tuesday, 10:00-11:30
Next date: Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups
Next date:
Tue, 10th Mar 2026, 16:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
