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Upcoming PODS Events
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Speech and Language Therapy – Colourful Semantics training
The Colourful Semantics training session is now available as a video presentation on our YouTube channel.
BeeU Service Update
We are really pleased to update you on how the BeeU emotional wellbeing and mental health service will be supporting children, young people and their families for the year ahead (2024/25)
Challenges at Home sessions
Challenges at Home sessions
(With support from Principal Educational Psychologist team)
Future Focus Event
What will my child do when
they leave school?
Specialist Playscheme Arrangements - Summer 2023
Telford and Wrekin Council offer a number of playschemes over the summer holidays and will share the details of these when they are available.
Telford & Wrekin Parent Carer and Family SEND Drop In
Thursday 13 July 2023
12 noon — 1.30pm
Future Focus Event
What will my child do when
they leave school?
Are they unsure what to do?
Would you like to explore options for post 16
Education and Training?
PODS Picnic in the Park
Monday 1st August 2022
10am - 4pm at Admaston House, Admaston
TF5 0BN
A new approach to area SEND inspections
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission seek your views on proposed changes to the way they jointly inspect area SEND arrangements from 2023.
The SEND Review - Green Paper for discussion and consultation
Have your say on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) system in England.
Update to the SEND Strategy
We are extending the SEND strategy for children and young people 0-25 years with special educational needs and disabilities to 2022.
Request from the Children’s Commissioner to Telford & Wrekin Council
Telford & Wrekin Council have received a request from the Children’s Commissioner for England to share Education Health and Care Plans that were issued over a two year period...
Telford SENDIASS Primary/Secondary Virtual Transition Workshop
July 14th 10.00 am — 12.30 pm
SENDIASS - Early Years Transition Workshop Event
Is your child starting school in September and may need additional support to enable them to make the transition from nursery into school a positive experience.
Census 2021 - Easy Read Information
The Census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives a picture of all the households in England and Wales.
SEND Newsflash – Letter to Parent/Carers of children and young people with SEND
This letter highlights key information and support that is available for children and young people with SEND as they return to full attendance at school and college.
Occupational Therapy Update
Available to download, a letter from the Shropshire Community Health Trust for SENCo’s regarding the Children’s Occupational Therapy Update.
Statement regarding Acorn Way respite booking
Please find available to download a statement from CareTech, operators of Acorn Way regarding the provision from 1 January 2021
Proposed Home to School Bus Operations from September 2020
Further to our previous letter regarding home to school transport from September 2020, we are advising you of changes to the service to ensure your child has a safe return to school
Statement regarding the Summer Playscheme 2020
You will be aware that community activities continue to have significant restrictions on how or whether they can operate. This is with regard to Government guidance regarding the Coronavirus pandemic.
Government Announcement
£37 million to support children with complex needs
LA phone calls to parents with children and young people with EHC plans / Changes to the law regarding EHC plans
SEND Parent/Carer Briefing
Share your views about the Post 16 Education Provision?
We would like to hear your views about what is currently being offered in Telford.
Juniper - Open Event
Apprenticeships, Traineeships, GCSE retakes and much more...
Post 16 Information Event
Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Southall School
Blu Fest 2019
The Not for Profit Festival for ALL!
Friday 12th July - Sunday 14th July
Ofsted and Care Quality Commission evaluation of LA SEND inspections
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
A Focus on the Transitional Years
Are you aged 16-25 years?
Take a look...
My Options - Pioneer Centre Residential Break
At the Pioneer Centre Children and Young Adults will try a wide range of exciting activities designed to release their potential and meet their own learning objectives.
Talking SEND Support
Talking Early Years and Childcare
Team SEND Support for the Early
Years Foundation Stage
Autism Helpsheets
The Options Clinical Team have created a series of help sheets offering advice and guidance for parents and carers who look after children, young people and adults with autism.
New Multisensory Room at Chipmunks Nursery
New Multisensory Room in Telford available for private hire.
Airea51 Trampoline Arena - SEN Sessions
SEN Sessions 3 times a week at Airea51
New workshop session for parents
Supporting yourself.
Supporting your child.
Tips and tools for wellbeing and success.
New multi-sports club
Little Rascals Foundation multi-sports club for children with disabilities aged 5 to 18 years.
"Shining Stars" Special Needs Group
Shining Stars Special Needs Group for 0-5's led by friendly experienced parents and supported by Telford & Wrekin Council
Nova Training - Support For Young People With SEN 16-24
Vocational High Needs Study Programme (EHCP Learners aged 16-24)
Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Surveys
Have you had an Education Health and Care plan since September 2014? If so please let us know your experience during the Assessment and Transfer Review processes by completing these short surveys.
Sensory Equipment for Hire
Fantasycastles.co.uk have new sensory equipment available for hire
PODS Summer News
Please download the PODS Summer news leaflet below
New Provider
Brightlights Respite provides Over 8's out of school respite care for children with special needs.
New Jungleland attraction
Baby Butterfly Sensory Room at Jungleland
Charlotte's Tandems
Charlotte's Tandems is a national charity that loans tandems and tag a longs for free to people with special and additional needs
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