Weekly News - 3rd June 2024

Charity of the Year for Black’s Solicitors

We are very happy to announce that Blacks have chosen Sunshine & Smiles as their charity of the year! 

Child Friendly Leeds Art Project

Child friendly Leeds have been running an art project, asking young people “How can Leeds be more inclusive to those with hidden disabilities?”, so that children and young people are not feeling judged.

Well done Noah, Otis and Che!

A huge well done to Noah and his two friends, Otis and Che, who took on one of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks to raise money for Sunshine & Smiles!

Research: Transition from Mainstream Primary to Special Secondary School

Sarah Magill is seeking to interview 8-12 parents/carers who have a child in Year 7 or 8 at a state special school but went to a mainstream primary school.

Leeds SEND Services Update

Dan Barton, Deputy Director (Learning) at Leeds City Council, has sent a message regarding SENSAP leadership

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 3rd Jun 2024 - Fri, 7th Jun 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, 3rd Jun 2024

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

Makaton Signing for Babies and Families

Next date: Mon, 3rd Jun 2024, 12:30-13:30

A six week course to learn some Makaton signing

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 4th Jun 2024, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Next date: Wed, 5th Jun 2024, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Cricket for young people aged 12-25 years

Next date: Wed, 5th Jun 2024, 18:30-19:30

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

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Thursday, 19:00-20:00
Next date: Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Join us online for singing fun with Kerry

Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 8th Jun 2024, 11:15-12:15

Sunflowers for ages 2-8 on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks. 

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 8th Jun 2024

Our next family swim session

Football for ages 4-16

Next date: Sun, 9th Jun 2024, 10:00-11:00

Join us for some football fun!

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 10th Jun 2024 - Fri, 14th Jun 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, 10th Jun 2024

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

Karaoke for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Next date: Sat, 15th Jun 2024, 11:15-12:15

This week is a karaoke session with James

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 17th Jun 2024 - Fri, 21st Jun 2024

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