Sunshine & Smiles

Welcome to our weekly newsletter.

This week we have: Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development Group - Busy Bees, Cricket for young people aged 11+, Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups (Thursday), Family swim at Bramley Baths, Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups and Football for ages 4+.

We are so excited to have launched our most ambitious project yet - our vision for Sunshine and Smiles to find a permanent, accessible, welcoming and sustainable home for our community.

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

Our most ambitious project yet!

We announced on WDSD, our vision for Sunshine and Smiles to find a permanent, accessible, welcoming and sustainable home for our community.

WDSD 2026

What a great World Down Syndrome Day! We hope all of our families had a fun day celebrating.

SEND Parent carer info drop-in

Next month’s SEND parent carer information drop-in service will take place on Wednesday 1st April 2026, 10:30am – 12:30pm at Carr Manor Community Centre, Carr Manor Community School, Stainbeck, LS7 2PS

Introducing 3TwentyOne

Parents Josh and Danielle, of Isla in Sunbeams, launched 3TwentyOne on World Down Syndrome Day, a subtle, sustainable clothing brand designed for the whole family.

Leeds Local Offer Live

The Leeds Local Offer Live is back at Pudsey Civic Hall this week.

On World Down Syndrome Day, the Akhirah Foundation called in to 21 Co. to announce their 21-day challenge in memory of Maisha

Do you fancy taking on the world’s biggest half marathon to raise vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles?

Babble Play Project

The BabblePlay project involves testing a parent-led app designed to support early vocal development in babies with Down syndrome.

We’re thrilled to announce that Sunshine and Smiles has won Disability Service Provider of the Year in the My Local Awards 2026.

RISE Learning Hub has opened applications for its first ever 6-week course- a teacher-led, child-informed Yoga & Mindfulness Programme.

Inclusive Mainstream Practice

We encourage all families to take a few minutes to explore the Inclusive Mainstream Practice website and familiarise themselves with the guidance.

The Government published its White Paper on School SEND reforms last week- we are here to try and help you understand these far-reaching implications and how you can make your voices heard.