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.
Read more...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.
Read more...Leeds Local Authority are putting on an event in conjunction with Leeds Parent Carer Forum
Read more...The SEND Next Choices event returns to Leeds first direct arena on Tuesday 25 June 2024.
Read more...Parent Carer Representative Training
Training is available for anyone interested in being a Leeds Parent Carer Forum Representative.
Read more...Charity of the Year for Black’s Solicitors
We are very happy to announce that Blacks have chosen Sunshine & Smiles as their charity of the year!
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...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...Dan Barton, Deputy Director (Learning) at Leeds City Council, has sent a message regarding SENSAP leadership
Read more...What's on this week
Makaton Signing for Babies and Families
Next date: Mon, 17th Jun 2024, 12:30-13:30
A six week course to learn some Makaton signing
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 18th Jun 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 19th Jun 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Thursday, 19:00-20:00
Next date: Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreMade with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 22nd Jun 2024, 11:15-12:15
A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8, followed by time for refreshments and a chat
Find out more
Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 22nd Jun 2024
Our next family swim session
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 24th Jun 2024
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 25th Jun 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 25th Jun 2024, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreMade with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 29th Jun 2024, 11:15-12:15
Join us for musical fun followed by coffee and a chat
Find out moreSpeech and Language Opt-in Sessions
Next date: Sun, 30th Jun 2024
Book into an online Speech and Language Session
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 2nd Jul 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 3rd Jul 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 12-25 years
Next date: Wed, 3rd Jul 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, 4th Jul 2024
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreDates for your diary
Speech and Language Opt-in Sessions
Next date: Sun, 30th Jun 2024
Book into an online Speech and Language Session
Find out more