Weekly News - 22nd June 2026

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.

Support our teams at Endure 24

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.

Accessible mini gig

Live music, with real bands, in a real gig venue!

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!

Next SEND parent carer information drop-in session

The next Leeds SEND parent/carer information drop-in session will be held in Belle Isle.

One week to go!

One week to go - and Carter has reached 93% of his target for Sunshine and Smiles.

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.

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.

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

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

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 30th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 7th Sep 2026 - Fri, 11th Sep 2026

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

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 14th Sep 2026 - Fri, 18th Sep 2026

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

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 21st Sep 2026 - Fri, 25th Sep 2026

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

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 28th Sep 2026 - Fri, 2nd Oct 2026

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

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

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

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 20th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

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

Using tools & resources to encourage development