We’d like to wish everyone in the Sunshine & Smiles network who celebrates this special holiday a very happy Chinese New Year for Sunday 22nd January!
Here are some resources from Makaton to help you celebrate this Lunar New Year! (For more information see the resource section of the Makaton website).



Next Monday’s Sunbeams (Monday 23rd January) is also going to be Chinese New Year-themed .
More news articles
Help Shape a New SEND Homeschool Provision - Parent Focus Groups
26th Jan 2026
We’re excited to share that RISE Learning Hub is launching in April, and they’re inviting parents and carers of children with SEND and/or mental health needs to help shape this new provision.
Read more...Places still available for the Leeds Endure24!
26th Jan 2026
Do you fancy taking on a challenge in 2026 and raising vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles? Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) is taking place from 4th-5th July.
Read more...We’ve been nominated for an award!
26th Jan 2026
We’re thrilled to say that Sunshine and Smiles has been nominated for Disability Service Provider of the Year in Yorkshire- please could you vote for us?
Read more...