SEND News
SEND Upcoming Events
On this page you will find upcoming events for children and young people and their families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilies in Telford and Wrekin.
SENDIASS SEN Support Workshop
Join SENDIASS for their next SEN Support Workshop.
Session topics include:
- Understanding SEN Support
- Local Offer and school offer
- Graduated Approach
- Preparing for a meeting
Date: Tuesday 4th November
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Hazledine House, TF3 4JL
To find out more information or to book your place email [email protected]
Telford All Ages Autism Hub October - December 2025 events
The Telford Autism Hub are offering a fantastic range of events and clubs this autumn, from creative clubs to workshops and wellbeing sessions, all designed to be inclusive, welcoming, and supportive.
To find out more information about what's on download the leaflet here.
PODS Sensory Sessions
Open to children aged 0-6 years and 7-11 years. Siblings are also welcome. Parent/carer supervision required at all times.
Session costs are non-refundable, parent carer/PA must remain on site for the duration of the session. Please ensure every child/young person attending has a ticket, those attending without a ticket will be turned away. Adult tickets are NOT required.
For Safeguarding purposes parent carer/PA are only permitted to take photos of their own children. Please inform staff of any accessibility requirements prior to attending session.
To find out more information about PODS Sensory Sessions Age 0-6 visit PODS
To find out more information about PODS Sensory Sessions Age 7-11 visit PODS
Future Focus Drop In
Would you like to explore options for post 16 education and training?
Future Focus is an impartial, free, Careers Guidance support service for young people living in Telford aged between 16 – 19 or up to 25 years with additional needs.
If you live in Telford and Wrekin but have left full time education please feel free to drop in
Date: Monday to Friday
Time: 10am to 5pm
Location: Southwater One
Family Hubs Drop-In
Family Hub services aim to make a positive difference to children, young people and their families by providing the right help at the right time.
Come along and meet your local family hubs practitioner where you can access advice and support and connect with local organisations.
Support we cover includes parenting and behaviour support, online and community safety, SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities), domestic abuse support, financial advice and much more!
Dandelion Drop-In
Drop-in and speak to the Dandelions team.
- Advice and signposting
- Information on parenting/courses
- Support and guidance around accessing local community activities
- Family Hubs information
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 9:30am - 12:50pm
Location: Soutwater Library - Children's section
PODS Challenges at Home Sessions
"Challenges at home" sessions for families who have a child on assessment pathway or undergoing diagnosis of NeuroDiversity (Autism/ADHD).
Open to 0-18 years from mainstream and special schools.
For families to discuss home/life concerns and seek information and advice from Educational Psychologist team around emotional, behaviour, social, anxieties, routines, etc.
Dates: Thursdays from July 2025 to July 2026
Time: Morning 9:30am - 11:30am or Evening 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: PODS Hub or MS Teams
To find out more information visit Challenges@Home Sessions
Autism Central - Midlands Autism Hub Workshops
Our Autism Central Hubs offer guidance to families, carers and personal assistants of autistic people. All of our sessions are run by Peer Educators. These are parents or carers of autistic people, who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. They offer group and one-to-one sessions to help you and other parents and carers find the information and services available in your area.
Location: Online
To find an upcoming workshop visit Autism Central