Early Years
Activities and Events (0-5)
Activities and events in Telford and Wrekin for families with young children (0-5) with SEND. Taking part in local actvities can help families build a support network and offer a chance to connect with other parent carers. Events and support groups often share valuable insights about local services tailored to children with SEND. Activities designed for children with SEND can help them develop social, cognitive, and motor skills in a supportive environment.
Telford and Wrekin 5 by 5
The 5 by 5 initiative has been developed by Telford & Wrekin Council’s education team with the support of family hubs, includes a new website.
Parents carers can find ideas of things to try with their child before the age of five to boost their confidence, imagination, independence, social and creative skills and ability to understand the world around them. It suggests ten activities to try within five different themes, which also help meet the Government’s 17 early learning goals.
Many of the activities are no cost or low cost and can be done in and around the home or in local community venues, at green flag award winning parks and open green spaces. Parents can also download an adventure card from the website, which offers a checklist, so they can keep track of their child’s 5 by 5 journey.
The 5 by 5 initiative is the perfect stepping stone to the Council’s 10 by 10 programme, which suggests ten fun activities to try by the age of ten to encourage young children to try new things and experience the world.
PODS Blossom & Bloom Stay and Play Session
Blossom & Bloom is a stay and play session for infants and pre-schoolers with SEND aged 0-5.
Fun activities every week, come have a coffee, meet other parents in our welcoming and inclusive environment. Free to attend and no prebooking required, just drop in.
Date: Every Tuesday during term-time
Time: 10:00am -11.30am
Location: PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford Tf29TU
To find out more information visit Blossom & Bloom – Together We Can Make a Difference
To book visit Calendar of Events – Together We Can Make a Difference
Challenging Perceptions Sensory Room
Date: Weekdays
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Challenging Perceptions, Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ
To find out more information visit SENSORY ROOM | Challenging Perceptions
PODS Pre-School Sensory Session
Date: Friday morning during term-time
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: PODS Hub
1 Hawksworth Rd, Telford TF2 9TU, United Kingdom, Telford , United Kingdom, TF2 9TU
To find out more information visit Sensory Sessions – Together We Can Make a Difference
To book visit Calendar of Events – Together We Can Make a Difference
Telford Ice Rink Soft Play - Junior SEND Session
Ball pits, tunnels and plenty for the senses! Have fun across various intertwining levels of Soft Play at Telford Ice Rink, with challenges and slides to tackle, your little ones will be occupied with plenty of activities. Free WIFI is available at the facility, so sit back and enjoy a coffee or sweet treat from Café Go as your children explore.
Date: Mondays
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Telford Ice Rink and Soft Play, International Way, Telford Town Centre, TF3 4JQ
To find out more information visit Soft play Information - Telford Ice Rink
Hartbeeps
Award-winning immersive sensory music classes for little ones with big imaginations. Inspired by curiosity, backed by research and sprinkled with magic. They provide classes in Telford, Shifnal and Newport.
To find a session near you visit Babies, toddlers sensory music classes
Hydrotherapy Pool
Our Hydrotherapy pool is the perfect way for babies to be introduced into the water as well as being ideal for physiotherapy or rehabilitation. With a warmer temperature, lights and music the environment is relaxing and inviting.
Our warm baby swims are a great way to introduce your under 2 to the pool environment. As well as the water temperature being at a very comfortable 35 degrees there are also disco lights, background music and toys to help stimulate your child’s senses.
Location: The Circle
Hadley Learning Community, Crescent Road, Telford, TF1 5JU
To find out more information visit Hydrotherapy Pool | Circle
Jungleland
Enjoy an exclusive family session for children of any age, with special education needs or disabilities. Siblings welcome.
Location: Interchange House, Trench Lock, Telford TF1 6SZ
To find out more information visit Disabilities & Special Needs - Jungleland Telford