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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!

Find a Drop In near you

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