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Sunshine & Smiles

Support, Friendship & Fun

Improving the lives and opportunities of people with Down syndrome and their families in Leeds.

 

Latest news

New Speech and Language timetable for Caitlin’s groups

New Speech and Language timetable for Caitlin’s groups

3rd Mar 2026

Everyone who is in one of Caitlin's groups should have now had an email with their new group number, time and dates

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RISE Learning Hub - Open for applications

RISE Learning Hub - Open for applications

3rd Mar 2026

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

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SEND Parent Carer Information Drop-in

SEND Parent Carer Information Drop-in

3rd Mar 2026

The next Leeds SEND Local Offer parent carer information drop-in will take place on Wednesday, 11th March at 10.30am to 12.30pm

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Welcome to the team, Sarah Empson!

Welcome to the team, Sarah Empson!

3rd Mar 2026

We are delighted that Sarah Empson will be joining Ania as Education Co-Lead for Sunshine & Smiles.

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Inclusive Mainstream Practice

Inclusive Mainstream Practice

3rd Mar 2026

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

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White Paper on SEND Reforms - What next?

White Paper on SEND Reforms - What next?

2nd Mar 2026

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. 

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Upcoming events

Online Yoga for 16+

Online Yoga for 16+

Every other Friday, 19:30-20:15
Next date: Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Online Yoga Sessions

Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date:
Sat, 7th Mar 2026, 10:30-11:30

A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 9th Mar 2026 - Fri, 13th Mar 2026

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

Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups

Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups

Next date:
Mon, 9th Mar 2026

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 9th Mar 2026

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

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