Sunshine & Smiles

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.

Well done Noah, Otis and Che!

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!

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.

George Webster Talk

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.

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.

Interplay Theatre Sensory Open Days

Fun, free arcade game-themed creative sessions at Interplay National Sensory Theatre

Leeds SEND Services Update

Dan Barton, Deputy Director (Learning) at Leeds City Council, has sent a message regarding SENSAP leadership

Refresh Carers - Summer Course

Refresh Carers are running a summer course: Empowering unpaid parent carers for positive change.