Weekly News - 15th December 2025

Holiday working hours

During the festive period we want to ensure that we give our team a proper break.

Education Lead vacancy

Would you like to join the Sunshine and Smiles team?  We have an exciting vacancy for an Education Lead.

Stopgap Dance Company Intensive

We’re excited to share details of the Stopgap Dance Company Inclusive Intensive taking place in February at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance.

SEND Transformation Update

Following an increase in demands on service and workforce challenges resulting in a drop in statutory performance, Leeds City Council accessed its EHC assessment, plan, and annual review processes to identify key opportunities for change.

Relaxed performances - Sleeping Beauty

Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds have some Relaxed performances of this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

Register your interest for Endure 24

We’re very excited to announce that Sunshine & Smiles are once again the Local Charity Partner for the Leeds Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) taking place 3rd-5th July 2026!

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Fri, 19th Dec 2025, 15:30-17:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 13:45-15:45
Next date: Sat, 20th Dec 2025

Our next family swim session

Individual Support over the holidays

Next date: Mon, 22nd Dec 2025 - Fri, 26th Dec 2025

We are still here for you over the holidays

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 24th Dec 2025

Join us online for singing fun with Kerry

Individual Support over the holidays

Next date: Mon, 29th Dec 2025 - Fri, 2nd Jan 2026

We are still here for you over the holidays

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 13:45-15:45
Next date: Sat, 3rd Jan 2026

Our next family swim session

Football for ages 4+

Next date: Sun, 4th Jan 2026, 10:00-11:00

Join us for some football fun!

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 5th Jan 2026 - Fri, 9th Jan 2026

9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 5th Jan 2026

Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 6th Jan 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Join us online for singing fun with Kerry

Online Yoga for 16+

Every other Friday, 19:30-20:15
Next date: Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Online Yoga Sessions

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sat, 10th Jan 2026, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 10th Jan 2026, 11:00-12:00

Sunflowers for ages 2-8 on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks