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All the sessions will be really fun, engaging, interesting and inclusive, and best of all, free of charge. If you, or someone you know would like to join, the joining codes are the same as always, and please contact us for the password. 11am: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/727794215 Meeting ID: 727 794 215

Flamingo Chicks is running a free ‘stretch and breathe’ online evening class for parents & carers on Mondays during lockdown. Could you help us spread the word to anyone who might be interested? Open to all and no experience needed. Register here: https://flamingochicks.wufoo.com/forms/stretch-and-breathe-parents-carers/ Thank you!

Forum Central are working with the William Merritt Centre to coordinate a four day celebration to mark International Day of Disabled People 2020 in Leeds. From 1-4 December, a series of accessible, inclusive performances, stories, exhibitions, discussions, information and activities will be available digitally, and we will be publishing lots of offline content too. It will be a space for celebration, reflection, connection, acceptance and challenge. All events are free to attend, and a number of accessibility options are available. Further information, and guidance for registering for events is listed below. The latest updates are available by following Forum Central […]

Makaton Signing for Babies and Families is for parents, family members or carers who would like to sign with babies and children in their care and have no previous experience of Makaton. It is designed to encourage the development of communication and language skills in babies and toddlers. All the sessions are fun and interactive and are for parents/carers with their babies. You will learn approximately 100 signs and symbols using songs, games and activities. Ania will be running this course which involves six 1 hour sessions; it will be running for six weeks from Monday 7th November from 12:30 to 13:30 at Stainbeck […]

We have been able to increase capacity for the parties but the absolute deadline to book places is 26th November to ensure the elves can get presents wrapped in time! Our Christmas party is the highlight of the Sunshine and Smiles year, and although we can’t be together in person this year we would love to have some festive fun with you online, We will be running sessions throughout the day for small age specific groups so everyone gets a chance to get involved. Made with Music will be helping us to celebrate by running festive music sessions as part of each party. […]

It’s on! We’re having our Hiccups Christmas Party even if it is a rather toned down version.

If you care for or support a child who has a degenerative, physical or mental illness, they may require additional support as they transition in to adulthood. In this live webinar, our Court of Protection experts Kirsty Stuart and Victoria Ward explain health, welfare and financial deputyships, and how a family member or a professional may wish to consider becoming a Deputy. Deputyships allow someone in a trusted position to be responsible for a vulnerable person’s decisions, and we understand that many people find the process of applying to be a Deputy confusing and stressful. Our experts will also explain […]

This is usually a regular forum for teaching assistants who support children with Down syndrome. We’re sorry we’ve not been able to meet since last year and we were hoping that we would be able to get our sessions up & running this term but it seems that this will be unlikely for a little while! So we’ve set up a virtual meeting so we can all get together and have a catch up & share any particular issues or concerns that people have at the moment. Please share with your schools and ask them to contact ailith@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk to confirm attendance. Get Zoom […]

Event Details Event: Time to Talk Virtual Meet Date: 11/02/2021 Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Cost: £0.00 Total tickets: 20 Location Virtual Virtual, Virtual, Please note that Little Hiccups events are for families that have children that have disabilities or additional needs. You will need to be registered before booking on. We always welcome new families but please register first. February 4th is Time To Talk Day and Little Hiccups are acknowledging the day with a Virtual Meet with some of the Little Hiccups team and one of our Counsellors, Diane Whitehead. Time to Talk Day is about ending the stigma around mental health and […]

Our upcoming bite-size webinar series will look at child protection issues, including as a child transitions to adulthood. The sessions are tailored to parents who have children with additional needs but will also benefit you if you support these families.