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Challenging Perceptions

Challenging Perceptions is a registered charity, we provide services for Children and Young People with mental health, Learning Disabilities, and Autism needs.

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Who are we?

What do we do?

Well-being Drop-ins

Drop in for information and advice when needed.

Location: Challenging Perceptions, Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ


Youth Drop-in 

Emotional well-being support, games, craft activities, snack and juice.

Age: 11 - 16 year olds
Date & Time: Monday's 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Challenging Perceptions, Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ


Youth Well-being Group

Well-being support drop in, games, craft activities, snack and juice.

Age: 6 - 10 year olds
Date & Time: Tuesday's 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Location: Challenging Perceptions, Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ
Cost: £1 per week

To book call 01952 683 700


SEND Parent Carer and Toddler Group

Support for those at all stages of diagnosis.

Age: Under 5s
Date & Time: Thursday Mornings
Location: Challenging Perceptions, Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ


Sensory Room

Age: 0 - 25 year olds
Date & Time: Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Challenging Perceptions, Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ

To book call 01952 683 700


Sensory Toy Shop

This is a non-profit mini-sensory toy shop with a range of toys avaliable. All money will go towards our under 5's SEND group.

Items from 50p

Location: Challenging Perceptions, Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ


Children's Autism Cooking Group

Cooking group for children aged 6 - 11 with Autism. Parent carer is required to attend.

Age: 6 - 11 year olds
Date & Time: Wednesday's 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Challenging Perceptions, Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ
Cost: £2 per child per week


Home Education

Age: 6 - 16 years old
Date & Time: Monday's 10:30pm - 12:00pm
Location: Challenging Perceptions, Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ


Youth Well-being Drop-in

HLC students only

Emotional well-being support, information, advice & guidance, sign-posting and advocacy.

Age: 11 - 16 year olds
Date & Time: Thursday's 3:00 pm - 4:00pm
Location: Hadley Learning Community 

Who can access the service?

Children and young people aged 0-25.

Contact us

Get in touch with the team

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 019552 897 333

Office: Challenging Perceptions, Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, Woodside, Telford, TF7 5QZ