SEND - Local offer

Parent Carer Transport Workshop

In preparation for the start of a new academic year and to support children and young people transitioning from primary to secondary school, or from secondary to post-16 education, we invite you to attend our Travel Assistance Workshop. 

This workshop will cover:

• Travel assistance policies
• Differences between post-16 and pre-16 travel assistance
• Application process and timelines
• Types of travel assistance available
• Decision-making criteria

Date: 28 April 2025
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: MS Teams

To book your place email [email protected]

PODS Social Support Group at Blists Hill 

Come and join us at PODS Family Group in Blists Hill Victorian Town for a chat, relax and meet with friendly faces. Ask us for some advice or just enjoy a walk around the village. Tickets are available at a subsidised cost of £3.00 per person. 

Date: 21 March 2025 
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm  
Location: Blists Hill 
                 Legges Way, Telford TF7 5UD 

To book your place visit Social Support Group at Blists Hill – Together We Can Make a Difference 

To discover more visit Calendar of Events – Together We Can Make a Difference 

Midlands Autism Hub - Autism and Mental Wellbeing 

This online two hour workshop is designed to support parents & carers in understanding the autistic experience and how to support wellbeing. 

Date: 24 March 2025 
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 
Location: Online 

To book your place visit Midlands Autism Hub - Autism and Mental Wellbeing | Autism Central 

To discover more visit Midlands delivered by Contact and Ambitious about Autism | Autism Central 

Future Focus Post 16 SEN Event

Explore options for post 16 education and training. Key staff members from local colleges and training providers will be available for you and your child to talk to.

Date: 7 April 2025
Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Wellington Methodist Church, New Hall Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 1LU

Download the flyer here

Shropshire Down Syndrome Support Group - Singing Hands

Shropshire Down’s Syndrome Support Group are proud to present that the awesome duo of Suzanne & Tracy, AKA ‘Singing Hands’ are coming to perform a show as a fundraiser for us. This show is undoubtedly going to prove very popular, so get your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

This is a fabulous opportunity to see them live & to have so much fun practicing your Makaton signing in an extremely welcoming & inclusive environment.

All ages welcome

Date: 30 April 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Newport CE Junior School (TF10 7EA)
Cost: £15 per person attending (babies in arms dont need tickets as they won't occupy a seat)

To book your place visit Shropshire DS Support Group - Booking by Bookwhen

Download the flyer here