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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.
SENDIASS Bitesize Sessions
Come and join in one of our sessions to build your knowledge and understanding of the special educational needs processes in early years, schools and post 16.
The session will cover the following:
- Graduated approach - assess, plan, do, review
- School SEND Offer
- Local Offer
- Opportunity to ask questions
Date: 29 April 2025
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Hazledine House, TF3 4JL
To find out more information and to book a place please call 01952 457176 or email [email protected]
SENDIASS Drop In Information Event
SENDIASS is a free, confidential service that offers impartial information, advice and support to families of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities and young people themselves.
Come and meet with SENDIASS in a relaxed space.
Date: 21 May 2025 & 16 July 2025
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Madeley Community Library at the Anstice
Parent Carer Transport Workshop
In preparation for the start of a new academic year and to support children and young people transitioning from primary to secondary school, or from secondary to post-16 education, we invite you to attend our Travel Assistance Workshop.
This workshop will cover:
- Travel assistance policies
- Differences between post-16 and pre-16 travel assistance
- Application process and timelines
- Types of travel assistance available
- Decision-making criteria
Date: 28 April 2025
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: MS Teams
To book your place email [email protected]
Shropshire Down Syndrome Support Group - Singing Hands
Shropshire Down’s Syndrome Support Group are proud to present that the awesome duo of Suzanne & Tracy, AKA ‘Singing Hands’ are coming to perform a show as a fundraiser for us. This show is undoubtedly going to prove very popular, so get your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
This is a fabulous opportunity to see them live & to have so much fun practicing your Makaton signing in an extremely welcoming & inclusive environment.
All ages welcome
Date: 30 April 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Newport CE Junior School (TF10 7EA)
Cost: £15 per person attending (babies in arms dont need tickets as they won't occupy a seat)
To book your place visit Shropshire DS Support Group - Booking by Bookwhen
PODS Social Support Group
Come and join us at PODS Family Group in Blists Hill Victorian Town for a chat, relax and meet with friendly faces. Ask us for some advice or just enjoy a walk around the village.
Tickets are available at a subsidised cost of £3.00 per person. Tickets are non-refundable. PODS will provide 1 tea/coffee/soft drink to each person booked, however you will have to purchase your own other refreshments if required. Places are limited and booking is essential, open to all PODS members living in Telford and Wrekin. Please note that the tickets are non-refundable. Children, of any age, are welcome however if they are under 2 years old, no ticket is required. We will be meeting at the entrance at 10am, please let us know if you will be late or can no longer make it so as the group can enter on time.
Date: 30 April 2025
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Blists Hill
To book your place visit Social Support Group at Blists Hill – Together We Can Make a Difference
To find out more information visit Calendar of Events – Together We Can Make a Difference