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Upcoming PODS Events

Upcoming PODS Events

Published: Monday, 20 May 2024

Click here to view upcoming Parents Opening Doors (PODS) Events...

Speech and Language Therapy – Colourful Semantics training

Published: Monday, 10 June 2024

The Colourful Semantics training session is now available as a video presentation on our YouTube channel.  

BeeU Service Update

Published: Tuesday, 2 April 2024

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

Published: Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Challenges at Home sessions
(With support from Principal Educational Psychologist team)

Future Focus Event

Future Focus Event

Published: Tuesday, 26 September 2023

What will my child do when
they leave school?

Specialist Playscheme Arrangements - Summer 2023

Published: Tuesday, 25 July 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

Published: Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Thursday 13 July 2023
12 noon — 1.30pm

Short Breaks Market Place Event

Published: Friday, 16 June 2023

Wednesday 5th July 2023

Travel Assistance Workshop

Published: Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Preparing for Post 16 Placements

Future Focus Event

Published: Tuesday, 14 February 2023

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?

SEND Newsletter January 2023

Published: Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Latest news

Annual Review Workshop

Annual Review Workshop

Published: Thursday, 5 January 2023

27th January 2023, 10am - 11.30am

Local Offer Redesign

Published: Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Changes to the SEND Local Offer

PODS Picnic in the Park

PODS Picnic in the Park

Published: Friday, 22 July 2022

Monday 1st August 2022
10am - 4pm at Admaston House, Admaston
TF5 0BN

A new approach to area SEND inspections

Published: Wednesday, 15 June 2022

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

Published: Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Have your say on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) system in England.

Update to the SEND Strategy

Published: Tuesday, 25 January 2022

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

Published: Monday, 11 October 2021

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

Telford SENDIASS Primary/Secondary Virtual Transition Workshop

Published: Friday, 25 June 2021

July 14th 10.00 am — 12.30 pm

SENDIASS - Early Years Transition Workshop Event

SENDIASS - Early Years Transition Workshop Event

Published: Tuesday, 18 May 2021

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

Published: Thursday, 18 March 2021

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

SEND Newsflash – Letter to Parent/Carers of children and young people with SEND

Published: Tuesday, 9 March 2021

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

Published: Friday, 11 December 2020

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

Published: Friday, 11 December 2020

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

Proposed Home to School Bus Operations from September 2020

Published: Friday, 21 August 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

Statement regarding the Summer Playscheme 2020

Published: Wednesday, 15 July 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

Published: Thursday, 2 July 2020

£37 million to support children with complex needs

Share your views about the Post 16 Education Provision?

Share your views about the Post 16 Education Provision?

Published: Friday, 13 March 2020

We would like to hear your views about what is currently being offered in Telford.

Juniper - Open Event

Juniper - Open Event

Published: Tuesday, 8 October 2019

Apprenticeships, Traineeships, GCSE retakes and much more...

Post 16 Information Event

Post 16 Information Event

Published: Friday, 13 September 2019

Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Southall School

Blu Fest 2019

Blu Fest 2019

Published: Tuesday, 25 June 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 Care Quality Commission evaluation of LA SEND inspections

Published: Friday, 24 May 2019

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

A Focus on the Transitional Years

A Focus on the Transitional Years

Published: Monday, 18 March 2019

Are you aged 16-25 years?
Take a look...

My Options - Pioneer Centre Residential Break

My Options - Pioneer Centre Residential Break

Published: Monday, 21 January 2019

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 SEND Support

Published: Friday, 14 December 2018

Talking Early Years and Childcare
Team SEND Support for the Early
Years Foundation Stage

Autism Helpsheets

Autism Helpsheets

Published: Thursday, 7 December 2017

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 at Chipmunks Nursery

Published: Tuesday, 5 December 2017

New Multisensory Room in Telford available for private hire.

Airea51 Trampoline Arena - SEN Sessions

Airea51 Trampoline Arena - SEN Sessions

Published: Monday, 13 November 2017

SEN Sessions 3 times a week at Airea51

New workshop session for parents

New workshop session for parents

Published: Monday, 2 October 2017

Supporting yourself.
Supporting your child.
Tips and tools for wellbeing and success.

New multi-sports club

New multi-sports club

Published: Thursday, 28 September 2017

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

Published: Thursday, 13 July 2017

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

Nova Training - Support For Young People With SEN 16-24

Published: Friday, 26 May 2017

Vocational High Needs Study Programme (EHCP Learners aged 16-24)

Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Surveys

Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Surveys

Published: Friday, 3 February 2017

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

Sensory Equipment for Hire

Published: Friday, 25 November 2016

Fantasycastles.co.uk have new sensory equipment available for hire

PODS Summer News

PODS Summer News

Published: Friday, 26 August 2016

Please download the PODS Summer news leaflet below

New Provider

New Provider

Published: Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Brightlights Respite provides Over 8's out of school respite care for children with special needs.

New Jungleland attraction

New Jungleland attraction

Published: Tuesday, 9 August 2016

Baby Butterfly Sensory Room at Jungleland

Charlotte's Tandems

Charlotte's Tandems

Published: Thursday, 4 August 2016

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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