Sunshine & Smiles

Welcome to our newsletter for the next 2 weeks (including half term).

In this week and next we have: Early Development Group - Busy Bees, Cricket for young people aged 11+, Family swim at Bramley Baths, Football for ages 4+, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups (Friday 20th), Online Yoga for 16+ and a Sunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip.

From this week swimming sessions will be at the earlier times of 1:45pm and 2:45pm (following discussion with Bramley Baths and our families).

W e're looking for volunteers to help out in Cafe 21 at Hollybush on Sunday 22nd February if anyone would be up for it

Our team will be working reduced hours over the half-term holiday, but we are still available via phone or email for advice, support and signposting – please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time. Please email hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk or ring 0113 3234626 (weekdays) and 07472 320168 (weekends) if you need anything.

Latest news

Launch of Inclusive Mainstream Practice in Leeds

Join Leeds Parent Carer Forum and the Voice, Influence & Change Team for the launch of Inclusive Mainstream Practice (IMP).

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

Free EHCP Information Session

Join the Leeds Parent Carer Forum next week for an exclusive session with a specialist solicitor from Irwin Mitchell , who will guide you through the process of obtaining an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Could you spare a couple of minutes to vote for Sunshine and Smiles?

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.

We’ve been nominated for an award!

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?

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

The campaign to "Save Our Children's Rights" focuses on protecting the legal rights of children with SEND from potential government reforms that threaten their access to essential support and education.

Volunteers needed for potato day!

Could you spare some time to help out in Cafe 21 at Hollybush on Sunday 22nd February?