Welcome to our newsletter for the week commencing 22nd June.
This week we have: Individual Support Sessions, Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups, Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development Group - Ducklings, Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+,
Please get in touch of you can spare some time to support Sunshine and Smiles and our runners in the Endure 24 endurance race this weekend!
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: 0113 3234626
Weekend: 07472 320168
Email: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
Leeds SEND inspection raises significant concerns
On Friday, Sunshine and Smiles and 21 Co. were featured on BBC Look North, sharing our response to the Ofsted/CQC SEND inspection for Leeds.
Read more...Can you support Sunshine and Smiles this weekend?
We need volunteers and supporters to be on the course on the afternoon of Saturday 4th July to cheer on our runners and help on our stall.
Read more...PwC goes the distance for Sunshine and Smiles
We want to say a huge thank you to the PwC Foundation who have chosen Sunshine and Smiles as one of their Leeds office charities of the year and have raised a phenomenal £4708.36!
Read more...Next SEND parent carer information drop-in session
The next Leeds SEND parent/carer information drop-in session will be held in Belle Isle.
Read more...Live weekly online training for schools
Dr Wendy Uttley from the Down Syndrome Training and Support Service, is running live weekly online training sessions for schools.
Read more...Health workshop for parents and carers of children 14+
The Leeds Parent Carer Forum is running a Health workshop for parents and carers on Learning Disability Annual Health Checks.
Read more...Parent support sessions with Leeds SENDIASS
A great opportunity to get information, ask questions and connect with other families.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 23rd Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCaitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Tue, 23rd Jun 2026, 16:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreCaitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Thu, 25th Jun 2026, 16:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 29th Jun 2026 - Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Mon, 29th Jun 2026, 12:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
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