Welcome to our half term newsletter.
We hope you have a lovely week. Most of our groups are taking a break for half term but we still have Siblings Group on Wednesday. Our groups will continue as usual from Monday 3rd June, you can check out the website calendar here to find out what's going on the following week.
`Although we operate with reduced staffing over the holidays, we are still available by telephone and email for advice, support and signposting – please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time.
Weekday: 07442 332678
Weekend: 07472 320168
Email: adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
Well done and thank you to our Ability Triathletes!
A huge well done to the team of amazing young people from Sunshine & Smiles who took part in the Yorkshire Ability Triathlon at Leeds Beckett University on 19th May.
Read more...A huge well done to Noah and his two friends, Otis and Che, who took on one of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks to raise money for Sunshine & Smiles!
Read more...Child Friendly Leeds Art Project
Child friendly Leeds have been running an art project, asking young people “How can Leeds be more inclusive to those with hidden disabilities?”, so that children and young people are not feeling judged.
Read more...At this special event, he will read excerpts from his books This is Me? And Why Not? And will talk about his life, his career and how we are all unique, all talented and special.
Read more...Research: Transition from Mainstream Primary to Special Secondary School
Sarah Magill is seeking to interview 8-12 parents/carers who have a child in Year 7 or 8 at a state special school but went to a mainstream primary school.
Read more...Interplay Theatre Sensory Open Days
Fun, free arcade game-themed creative sessions at Interplay National Sensory Theatre
Read more...Dan Barton, Deputy Director (Learning) at Leeds City Council, has sent a message regarding SENSAP leadership
Read more...Refresh Carers - Summer Course
Refresh Carers are running a summer course: Empowering unpaid parent carers for positive change.
Read more...What's on this week
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 3rd Jun 2024 - Fri, 7th Jun 2024
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreMakaton Signing for Babies and Families
Next date: Mon, 3rd Jun 2024, 12:30-13:30
A six week course to learn some Makaton signing
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 4th Jun 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 5th Jun 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 12-25 years
Next date: Wed, 5th Jun 2024, 18:30-19:30
Cricket will be at Meanwood Cricket Club this week, weather depending.
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Thursday, 19:00-20:00
Next date: Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreNext date: Sat, 8th Jun 2024, 11:15-12:15
Sunflowers for ages 2-8 on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks.
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 8th Jun 2024
Our next family swim session
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 10th Jun 2024 - Fri, 14th Jun 2024
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreKaraoke for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 15th Jun 2024, 11:15-12:15
This week is a karaoke session with James
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 17th Jun 2024 - Fri, 21st Jun 2024
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
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