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We are running a set of courses with KokoPie. You are welcome to book on as many as you feel would be suitable for you. We will be running each course both in-person and online to try and make it accessible for everyone. Each in-person course will be held at Leeds Mencap, LS9, and will have a max of 15 attendees and will be in a Workshop format. Workshops will include printed material for attendants such as a workbook and/or definition of terms. Zoom sessions are to provide a follow-up opportunity for those attending the in-person workshops. Those unable to attend the in-person education event are also welcome to join in on the zoom session. The course will run 10am-12pm and there will be lunch provided afterwards as well as time for questions for the in-person course. When booking, please do let me know of any dietary requirements.In person sessions are £5pp to help cover venue costs and food. Online courses are free. We apologise – but these courses are not suitable for children and there is no childcare available.   Courses and dates   Intro to Autistic Children, Distress Behaviours and Providing Support In Person: Tues 14th March 2023 Online: […]

Join us as we launch the NEW Leeds Parent Carer Forum! The forum is run by a group of parents & carers who are passionate about making a positive difference to improve the quality of life for children and young people with additional needs, and their families, across Leeds. Find out more about: the role of Leeds Parent Carer Forum our aims how we will be representing the voice of parents and carers in Leeds how to get involved Parents & Carers, Education, Health & Social Care professionals and Third Sector organisations all welcome. Refreshments will be provided. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leeds-parent-carer-forum-launch-tickets-568173902437

Service Description Come and try the fully inclusive sport of Boccia! Session 1 of 4 in Jan-Apr block. We encourage youngsters to come to all 4 sessions if possible if they’re interested in a competitive pathway and/or building on their playing skills & technique. SIGN UP FOR EACH SESSION SEPARATELY. Whether you’re just looking to start something new, make friends, or if you’re even looking to start an elite Paralympic career, come and join us. The Community HUB, Technique Stadium, Chesterfield, S41 8NZ. Ample disabled parking right outside. Fully accessible. Changing Places facility. 1:30-4:30pm. FREE to attend. Cafe on site PLEASE NOTE: Open to our core age group (8-25) only. If there is a demand for CP+ (26-years & over) Boccia, we will consider this and deliver it separately.

Website: https://www.circusleeds.org.uk To replace the Ninja Warrior event, we have managed to book the wonderful Circus Leeds to come and teach our children Circus Skills. They are all about accessibility and say that children of all abilities will be able to come and have a go. I’ve spoken to them on the phone and they are very excited to meet our families. CircusLeeds was established as Leeds Children’s Circus in 1989 and provides circus workshops, classes and events for young people and, in more recent years, adults. It’ll be a circus party to remember where partygoers can have fun with their wide range of circus equipment from diablo to juggling, hoop to poi. There’ll be short demonstrations from their circus artist, circus games, crazy tricks to learn and a chance to have a go at everything. Circus Leeds offers an alternative physical activity that is uniquely accessible and inclusive. Their classes often appeal to young people who cannot access traditional sports, because of mental health, social anxiety or physical barriers and who gain huge benefits from a physical practice which is noncompetitive, affordable and non-judgemental. Circus Leeds practice builds physical skills and confidence in hand-eye co-ordination, balance, teamwork, flexibility and strength. […]

We are excited to announce that on Tuesday 28th March 2023 we will be hosting Leeds Local Offer Live 10am till 2pm at Pudsey Civic Hall. The event will be a market place style event for families with a child with special educational needs and/or disabilities to come and find out about SEND services and support available to them within the city. We have the space for 60 service stalls available on the day

This will be the first of out fortnightly cricket sessions for young people aged 12 – 25, and will be held on 26th May at St Chad’s Cricket Club in Headingley. We have 10 places available for each session and we are aiming to have 3 or 4 support staff from Sunshine & Smiles so that young people can take part independently of parents and carers if we have sufficient support in place for the young people attending. We will send out a consent form for more information from you once places have been booked so we can plan for each session. The sessions are being coached by a qualified Yorkshire Cricket Board coach. We do need people to book onto the sessions in advance so that we can plan support & staffing needed and so that we know who we are expecting to attend. The booking form is here and it is now live for bookings. Please email ailith@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk if you have any questions.

Thursday 30 March 2023 – 10am to 2pmMcCall Suite, Bradford BD8 7DY AWARE will be holding a World Autism Acceptance Event (WAAD) at Bradford City AFC on Thursday 30 March (10am – 2pm). The day is a drop-in event (tickets required) for families with autistic children or young people (no diagnosis needed). This is an unmissable chance to meet a whole host of services including, but not limited to, education and health care, speech and language, social care, sports and activity clubs and much, much more! You can attend the event any time that suits you between 10am and 1.30pm (the event closes at 2pm). You are more than welcome to bring children with you – the plan is to have a sensory/chill out room that they can access if needed. We have Urdu and Bengali speakers available. There is free parking available on site and the surrounding roads. More information & bookings

Come along to Football World Leeds from 10am to 11am, and join two coaches, Simon & Mark for our Junior FC session for ages 7 to 16-years-old.

The Sunshine & Smiles Youth Club is having an Easter outing! We’re having a Gravity Trampolining session on Monday 3rd April (9:40am – 11am). This event is for young people of high school age 11-18yrs. We have initially booked 15 places but more can be added. We do not have exclusive use of the park but it is the first session of the day so should be quieter. For this event young people must be supervised and supported by a parent or carer at all times. Parents/Carers must be happy for their young person to take part at their own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injury sustained during the activity and parents & carers who sign up must understand the risks associated with the activity particularly in relation to atlantoaxial instability. In addition parents/carers must sign the Gravity disclaimer. This can be done in advance and we will then need to link it to our booking on the day. Gravity Trampolining is at Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Kirkstall Rd, Leeds LS4 2DG Sunshine & Smiles are funding the outing, and bookings can be made here through the normal booking system where voluntary donations can also be made.   We are looking […]

Service Description Chit & Chat is one of our most popular initiatives! Join us for informal chat, laughs & fun from wherever you are! This block will run until Easter. Online informal, interactive and fun social sessions! Meet and chat with like-minded youngsters from the comfort of your own home and in a supportive, safe space. Under-18’s must have a parent/carer present in the room. Maximum age limit – 25-years. Recommended minimum age – 11-years. Chat box feature available for non-verbal participants/participants who struggle with speech or prefer to use written communication. Participants very welcome to just sit & listen if they wish. Book now: https://www.cpteensuk.org/service-page/chit-chat?referral=service_list_widget#:~:text=Book-,now,-Service%20Description

We will be hosting a Karaoke singing group every 2 weeks. How will the new session work? People due to take part in the group can send a song request to kerry@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk prior to the day of the session. Throughout the session we will provide music & lyrics and individuals will have the chance to sing their song while others in the group sing along at home. If you / a young person is interested, please let us know and send in your song request. You can email kerry@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk with the information. https://sunshineandsmiles.org.uk/news-and-events/events/smilers-singing-postponed

  When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore! Your House! Service Description When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore! We will send you a FREE pizza kit to create & make your own pizzas! Kits make 2 pizzas (10-12 inches) and contain: 2 Dough Balls Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce Fior De Latte Mozzarella ’00’ Flour Parmesan Extra Virgin Olive Oil You buy your own toppings. Vegan kits available on request. Prizes: Most Luxurious Pizza Most Imaginative Pizza T&C’s – as this is completely free, we do ask for feedback on the virtual evening. This can be in the form of a photo/video and/or quote for those who prefer not to be photographed. We will use the photos and videos on CP Teens UK official social media and website unless you ask us not to. We only ever use first names and not surnames. We completely understand that sometimes unavoidable things crop up, e.g. illness, that mean you can’t participate on the night. Pizza kits can be kept for up to 3 days refrigerated. We recommend making your kit ASAP and DO NOT CONSUME AFTER 3 DAYS. It is […]