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.
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
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
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