Sunshine & Smiles

Welcome back to our weekly newsletter after the half term break.

As always we are available by telephone and email for advice, support and signposting – please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time.

Weekday: 0113 3234626

Weekend: 07472 320168

Email: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk

Latest news

George Webster Book Signing at 21 Co.

George will be coming to 21 Co. to sign copies of his new book on Sunday 8th March from 1pm - 4pm.

Everyone who is in one of Caitlin's groups should have now had an email with their new group number, time and dates

RISE Learning Hub has opened applications for its first ever 6-week course- a teacher-led, child-informed Yoga & Mindfulness Programme.

Welcome to the team, Sarah Empson!

We are delighted that Sarah Empson will be joining Ania as Education Co-Lead for Sunshine & Smiles.

The Government published its White Paper on School SEND reforms last week- we are here to try and help you understand these far-reaching implications and how you can make your voices heard.

Inclusive Mainstream Practice

We encourage all families to take a few minutes to explore the Inclusive Mainstream Practice website and familiarise themselves with the guidance.

The next Leeds SEND Local Offer parent carer information drop-in will take place on Wednesday, 11th March at 10.30am to 12.30pm

A relaxed lunchtime chamber music concert will take place at Leeds Conservatoire on Wednesday 4th March at 1.05pm.

Online Experiences Project

A PhD student is seeking participants for a research study on the online experiences of children and young people with Down syndrome (aged 9-25) who have not attended university.

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.

Leeds Local Offer Live

Leeds Local Offer Live is the annual marketplace event, bringing together families, professionals, and service providers to share information, resources and support, taking place on Wednesday 25th March

As part of this research project, the University of Leeds are running four free, topic-based sessions, for parents and carers of babies up to 12 months old.