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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

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 Friday 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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We are officially an award-winning charity!

We are officially an award-winning charity!

9th Mar 2026

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

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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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Upcoming events

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

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Every other Tuesday, 10:00-11:30
Next date: Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups

Next date:
Tue, 10th Mar 2026, 16:00-17:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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