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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.
Future Focus SEN education and training information event
Would you like to explore options for post 16 education and training?
Come to our specialist SEN education and training information event on 20th October 2025.
Key staff members from local colleges and training providers will be available for you and your child to talk to.
Date: 20th October 2025
Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: Wellington Methodist Church, New Hall Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 1LU
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
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