Sunshine & Smiles

Welcome to our newsletter for this week.

We are really excited to be welcoming Speech and Language Therapist Caitlin to the Sunshine & Smiles team, and have a survey for all families to fill in if you are interested in our Speech and Language groups.

This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Makaton Signing for Babies and Families, Early Development - Caterpillars and Tadpoles, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8), Family swim at Bramley Baths and Football for ages 4-16.

Our next Speech and Language Opt-in Sessions with Lauren are on the 30th June and are now open for bookings.

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: 07442 332678

Weekend: 07472 320168

Email: adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk

Latest news

Sunshine & Smiles Speech and Language Update - Welcome Caitlin!

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Caitlin to the Sunshine & Smiles team.

Thank You, Lloyds Bank Volunteers!

A huge thank you to the team of volunteers from Lloyds bank who worked really hard on the garden at Stainbeck Community Hall on Wednesday.

Leeds SEND event 2024

Leeds Local Authority are putting on an event in conjunction with Leeds Parent Carer Forum

SEND Next Choices event

The SEND Next Choices event returns to Leeds first direct arena on Tuesday 25 June 2024.

Training is available for anyone interested in being a Leeds Parent Carer Forum Representative.

We are very happy to announce that Blacks have chosen Sunshine & Smiles as their charity of the year!

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.

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.

Leeds SEND Services Update

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