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 Green Speech and Language Groups (Thursday), Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18), Family swim at Bramley Baths, Football for ages 4-16.

Does anyone fancy taking part in Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) 4th-5th July and raising vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles?

W e're also looking for volunteers to help out in Cafe 21 at Hollybush on Sunday 22nd February if anyone would be up for it

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

Help Shape a New SEND Homeschool Provision - Parent Focus Groups

We’re excited to share that RISE Learning Hub is launching in April, and they’re inviting parents and carers of children with SEND and/or mental health needs to help shape this new provision.

Do you fancy taking on a challenge in 2026 and raising vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles? Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) is taking place from 4th-5th July.

We’ve been nominated for an award!

We’re thrilled to say that Sunshine and Smiles has been nominated for Disability Service Provider of the Year in Yorkshire- please could you vote for us?

Leeds Local Offer Live

Leeds Local Offer Live is the annual marketplace event, bringing together families, professionals, and service providers to share information, resources and support, taking place on Wednesday 25th March

Volunteers needed for potato day!

Could you spare some time to help out in Cafe 21 at Hollybush on Sunday 22nd February?

The campaign to "Save Our Children's Rights" focuses on protecting the legal rights of children with SEND from potential government reforms that threaten their access to essential support and education.

As part of this research project, the University of Leeds are running four free, topic-based sessions, for parents and carers of babies up to 12 months old.

Share your experiences and help shape future policy

You are invited to take part in a short open question online survey exploring how parenting a child with Down Syndrome may shape your day-to-day life, sense of self and connections with others.

Leeds Local Offer and the Parent Carer Forum have an upcoming workshop to provide an overview of health care services in Leeds.