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.
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. Family Hub Services are delivered through local centres where families can get free information, guidance and support on infant feeding, mental health, healthy lifestyles, parenting and many other services.
Donnington Community Hub Drop In
Date: Fridays term-time
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Donnington Community Hub, St Matthews Road, Donnington TF2 7PR
Sutton Hill Family Hubs Drop In
Date: Tuesdays term-time
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Silver Birch Family Room, Sutton Hill TF7 4HG
Arleston Family Hubs Drop In
Date: Thursdays term-time
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Arleston Community Centre, Arleston, TF1 2AB
Dawley Family Hubs Drop In
Date: Mondays term-time
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Dawley Town Hall, Dawley, TF4 3JR
Newport Family Hubs Drop In
Date: Thursdays term-time
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Hub Newport TF10 7BH
To find out more information visit Notice Board
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
Telford Autsim Hub Drop-In Session
Please join the Autism Hub staff in Leegomery Community Centre for information, advice and guidance.
Date: 23rd July
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Leegate Avenue, Telford, TF1 6NA
To get in touch email [email protected]
SENDIASS Let's Talk SEND Summer 2025
Our impartial and knowledgable team can offer information, advice, and support on topics such as:
- SEN support in mainstream schools
- The graduated approach
- Telford and Wrekin SEND Local Offer
- Preparing for school meetings
- EHC Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process
- Annual reviews
- Alternative Provision (AP)
- Modified timetables
Date: Thursday 31st July
Time: Drop In between 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Family Zone, Hazledine House
To find out more information please call 01952 457 176 or email [email protected]
SENDIASS School Transition Q&A Event
Are you the parent carer of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs or Disability who is moving up this year? As a service, we are aware that transitioning for SEND children and young people can be a challenging time that requires preparation.
Come and chat with the SENDIASS team who can guide you through the schools website, SEND information report and give you the information, advice and support you need to plan and prepare for this new phase of education. We will also give you useful resources to how schools can support your child or young person.
Date: Wednesday 20th August
Time: Drop in between 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Family Zone, Hazledine House
To find out more information please call 01952 457 176 or email [email protected]
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
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
PODS Blossom and Bloom
Blossom & Bloom is a stay and play session for infants and pre-schoolers aged 0-5. There will be fun activities every week, come for a coffee, meet other parents in our welcome and inclusive environment. Speak with our experienced peer lead team and find out more information on the services available to you. Discuss schools, nursery and support options. This will be open to all children prior and post diagnosis.
Dates: Tuesday term-time only
Time: 10:00am - 11.30am
Location: PODS hub
To find out more information and book your place visit PODS Calendar of Events