Weekly News - 19th February 2024

DSA Education Campaign Event Recordings

You can find recordings of the events from the Down Syndrome Association's Education campaign on their website

SEN-Inclusive Tennis Sessions

The John Charles Centre for Sports are running an SEN-inclusive tennis session for all disabled and/or neurodivergent children on Sunday afternoons.

SENCo Support in Schools & Nurseries

We can offer free workshops, advice and support for nurseries and schools

Thank Yous

Thank you to all those who've given to Sunshine & Smiles over the last couple of months

Leeds Sendiass - Preparing for SEND Meetings Workshop

Leeds Sendiass are hosting a Preparing for SEND meetings workshop on 6th March

Leeds Mencap SEN Parenting Course

Leeds Mencap are facilitating a course at Horsforth Children’s Centre from 22nd February.

Leeds Local Offer EHCP & SEND Services Survey

Children, young people, parents and carers are invited to share their experiences of SEND services in Leeds

Research - Family caregivers for an adult or child who has Down syndrome

Research - Family caregivers for an adult or child who has Down syndrome

Great North Run - One place left!

Would you like to do the Great North Run for Sunshine & Smiles?

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 19th Feb 2024 - Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

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, 19th Feb 2024

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

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 20th Feb 2024, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Next date: Wed, 21st Feb 2024, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Thursday, 19:00-20:00
Next date: Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

Join us online for singing fun with Kerry

Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 24th Feb 2024, 11:15-12:15

A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8, followed by time for refreshments and a chat

Speech and Language Opt-in Sessions

Next date: Sun, 25th Feb 2024

Book into an online Speech and Language Session

Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Next date: Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 26th Feb 2024 - Fri, 1st Mar 2024

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, 26th Feb 2024

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

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 27th Feb 2024, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 27th Feb 2024, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Cricket for young people aged 12-25 years

Next date: Wed, 28th Feb 2024, 18:30-19:30

Cricket will be back at Meanwood Cricket Club this week, weather depending.

Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Next date: Sat, 2nd Mar 2024, 11:30-13:15

This week Harriet from Wellnest Kirkstall will be joining us for a yoga session, starting slightly later at 11:30