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Sunshine & Smiles

Support, Friendship & Fun

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

 

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World Down Syndrome Day 2026

World Down Syndrome Day 2026

16th Mar 2026

It’s World Down Syndrome Day this Saturday, 21st March!  We hope you have your odd socks at the ready? 

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Great North Run places up for grabs!

Great North Run places up for grabs!

16th Mar 2026

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

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Responding to the Down Syndrome Act Consultation

Responding to the Down Syndrome Act Consultation

9th Mar 2026

The Down Syndrome Act consultation closes on 30th March.  Here’s how to have your voice heard.

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Babble Play Project

Babble Play Project

9th Mar 2026

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

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World Down Syndrome Day 2026 resources

World Down Syndrome Day 2026 resources

9th Mar 2026

World Down Syndrome Day 2026 is coming up on Saturday 21st March!

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Understanding SEND Mediation

Understanding SEND Mediation

9th Mar 2026

Join the Leeds Parent Carer Forum for a free, informal online session delivered by Collis Mediation Limited, the commissioned SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Provider.

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Upcoming events

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 16th Mar 2026 - Fri, 20th Mar 2026

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

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 16th Mar 2026

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

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date:
Tue, 17th Mar 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date:
Tue, 17th Mar 2026, 12:00-17:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Join us online for singing fun with Kerry

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