Online Experiences Project
A PhD student from the Centre for Neurodiversity and Development at Durham University is seeking participants for a research study on the online experiences of children and young people with Down syndrome (aged 9-25) who have not attended university. Parents and carers are asked to complete a short survey (around…
February 2026 Communications
List of events and activities for February. To have an event or information added for March 2026, please email admin@cann-network.org North East CANN Communication (PDF) South Yorkshire CANN Communication (PDF) South West CANN Communication (PDF) West Yorkshire CANN Communication (PDF)
PHAB looking for a new volunteer driver
PFBA Highlight
On 12th January, PFBA Manager Julie Bruce met Minister Gould with over 100 parent carer forums to discuss the upcoming SEND reforms. The online meeting was hosted by the National Network of Parent Carer Forums. Using the five key principles of the DfE SEND Reform: Early, Local, Fair, Effective and…
My first 1000 days project – Free parent and baby sessions
My First 1000 Days is a three year project set up by the University of Leeds, which aims to have significant positive impacts on the health and long-term outcomes of children and their families in Leeds. Sunshine and Smiles has been involved in the design of the project, to ensure…
Young people and work report – Call for evidence
In November 2025 the government commissioned a Young people and work report that seeks to understand drivers of the increase in the number of young people who are NOT in Education Employment or Training (NEET). This call for evidence invites feedback from anyone with relevant lived experience, knowledge and expertise…