Telford and Wrekin SEND Local Offer
Have you seen our new info banner?
Our SEND Local Offer now includes a rotating banner that highlights key information.
We received feedback from parent carers and SENCo's who suggested that it can be difficult to know where to start on the Local Offer. The homepage and SENCO Space both include a new carousel, that directs you to recent updates, events, and information. It provides quick, accessible links to relevant and up to date content.
We hope this improves your experience. Please share your thoughts by filling in our feedback form. Feedback form - SEND - Local offer.
To further support access to information we have created a Welcome to SEND News area, where you can find upcoming events, SEND top tips and all our latest Newsletters in one place. See previous editions of our SEND Family Newsletter, Hearing and Visual Impairment Newsletters, as well as the Short Breaks newsletter, for children and young people with a disability.
SEND News
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Post 16 update
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?
Come to our October event in Wellington.
Well done Jordan
SEND/ SiS young person awarded 1st prize by the Wrekin Art Society
As part of the end of year art exhibition at Telford College. Students on the Level 2 Art course were asked to create a piece of work inspired by visits to Sunnycroft Victorian villa in Wellington.
We would like to congratulate Jordan-Lee Haldron who was awarded 1st prize.
We would also like to express our thanks to the entire creative team for their unwavering support of this now confident and ambitious young man. They have truly gone above and beyond to create an inclusive environment, taking the time to understand his individual needs and providing exceptional support to him.
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Pupil voice supports creating calm.
How Donnington Wood C of E Junior School Embraced Sensory Support.
When Donnington Wood C of E Junior School discovered the powerful impact of sensory experiences through visits to PODs Sensory Room, it sparked a school-wide mission. With the support of pupils, staff, and parents, the school launched a successful fundraising campaign to create its own sensory spaces—transforming emotional wellbeing and self-regulation for its children.
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Parent workshops bring the ELSEC team and parents together
ELSEC stands for Early Language Support for Every Child,
It is a programme that aims to identify and support children with speech, language, and communication needs.
The ELSEC team are currently working with parents of nursery aged children to bring fun, laughter and language together.
The ELSEC team have recently offered 3 parent sessions to all settings with nursery provision. These have been very well received with parents and carers having time to explore some communication themes with a member of the ELSEC team before the children, themselves joining them for lots of fun.
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What's on for SEND
this summer?
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HHAH Summer SEND Programme
Check out this summer’s action packed summer of fun in Telford!
Join us for an action packed programme this summer. For dates email holidayactivityhub@telford.gov.uk
Wrekin Forest SEND family days for all the family to enjoy.
Southall Specialist provision with Genius Tuition – applications directly with Southall School
PODs – Day trips – Blists Hill, Lower Drayton Farm, Shrewsbury Primary, Gulliver's World, Activities for complex needs at the PODs hub and much more. For information and dates visit http://www.podstelford.org
SEND Residential at Calvert Lakes. PODs are delighted to offer our first SEND residential in the Lake District. Spaces are booked directly through PODs. This all inclusive event hosts horse riding, kayaking, rock climbing, high ropes and much more! For information or booking email http://www.podstelford.org
Family fundays 9th August at Sambrook Centre, 10th August at Oakengates Leisure Centre, 16th August Adam’s Grammar Newport and 17th August at Telford Langley. An opportunity for parents/carers versus kids in this action packed day. From Nerf Wars, cooking, egg and spoon races, lunch for the family and a chance to win some fab prizes. Bookings at hhah.Telford.gov.uk.
Finally keep your eyes peeled for other activities available on our HHAH booking system. Activities are live from the 21st June.
We can’t wait to see you all this summer!!
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Telford Children’s Autism Hub
Spotlight on - Girls Group Relaunch
And what's on this summer.
Safe Space for Autistic Girls to Connect and Thrive
Our children and young people are at the heart of the hub and their voices are vital to the support we offer.
Autism often presents differently in girls, many face challenges such as social isolation, masking their true selves, and being misunderstood. Recognising the importance of tailored support, we were delighted to relaunch our Girls Group in May, with a focus on supporting autistic girls from Year 6 to Year 13. Our newly designed Girls Group provides a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where girls can connect with peers who truly understand their experiences. The group is a space where they are free to be themselves, without the pressure to conform to social expectations. Through fun and engaging activities, we aim to nurture friendships, build social skills, encourage greater independence and promote emotional well-being along with helping the girls explore and express their feelings.
Our Girls Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month
from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
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Family Hubs Update
There are lots of new offers from the Family Hubs team for parents.
Parenting Together A 4-week interactive online programme that is run live by the Family Hubs team. You can access in the comfort of your own home. We offer mornings, afternoons and evenings.
Upcoming start dates
Tuesday 15th July for 4 weeks 12:30-14:30
Tuesday 12th August for 4 weeks 18:30-20:30
Friday 12th September for 4 weeks 10:00-12:00
PODs Little Buds group A new group run by PODs pods ‘Little Buds’.
Join us for a stay and play group designed with your extra small buds in mind, this group is for children who are born premature or who have had a stay at the Neonatal unit. Starting 14th July.
Family Hub drop ins Join us for advice, guidance and themed discussions with our family Hubs teams.
Family Hubs Notice Board – to keep up to date with all new services
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SENCO Space
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Schools
Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week
Throughout the week, we witnessed incredible efforts from students, teachers, staff and parents. From bake sales to non-uniform days, a school fete and even an 80’s dress up and party!
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SEND and AP Change Programme
Phase 2 ending and phase 3 on the way!
As phase 2 comes to an end read our Summer Term updates to see what professionals across the West Midlands region have been up to. Keep an eye out for phase 3 extension information which will be coming before the end of term.
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LSAT Training Offer Autumn 2025.
The LSAT team has been refining and expanding its training programme for the 2025–26 academic year.
This year’s offer includes a blend of well-established courses alongside newly developed sessions, carefully selected in response to the evolving range and complexity of needs observed across our schools.
Telford & Wrekin CPD courses which may be of interest to SENCo’s
For further details click on the link and log into your Ollie account to view the course content and associated costs.
Details of all CPD courses contained within the Telford & Wrekin CPD Booklet for Schools can be found here.
ELSEC commitment to CPD
ELSEC is committed to supporting both the universal and targeted SLCN offer in all settings.
Throughout the spring and summer terms, the ELSEC team have delivered whole school training alongside some new interventions being introduced.
During the Spring term staff from every ELSEC setting were invited to attend training entitled ‘Using questions in everyday interactions. In total 320 staff were able to attend, with all describing the session as good or very good. Comments included:
‘I found it very engaging and an excellent overview of blank levels.
It was contextual to our own settings and targeted areas beyond classroom communication.
Very clear explanations of the importance of adapting language. Great practical session with blank level questioning.’
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Waiting for a health appointment or assessment?
Resources to support children and families while they wait for a health appointment or assessment.
A new page has recently been added to the Healthier Together website providing information for families whose children are waiting for a health assessment or appointment.
The new page provides information and links to support services: Support available while waiting for your appointment
The Healthier Together website provides, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice for parent carers, young people and professionals. All information on the site is checked by clinicians, local organisations and involves parent carers in its content development. Healthier Together
Digital Autism Assessment
Access to Healios digital service to undertake Autism Assessment online for those waiting
Healios is a fully digital service that will undertake your Autism Assessment online. All the clinicians have the qualifications, skills and experience that we would expect from a member of our team and the assessment has the same elements as the assessment that would be completed by BEEU Neurodivergent Service (ND).
If you have an assessment and diagnosis with Healios it will be recognised as an NHS assessment.
BeeU have added frequently asked questions to their website.
See the FAQ's here
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Animated Videos
Three animated videos to help explain services available to children and young people, diagnosed with a learning disability and or autism.
The short, animated videos have been produced with input from children and young people who use the services, to help explain what the services offer to children and young people who are diagnosed with a learning disability and or autism.
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SEND Position Statements
A position statement outlines an organisation’s official stance on a specific issue or topic.
The SEND team at the Integrate Care Board is putting together guides on key topics to support frequently asked questions.
The first two position statements have been uploaded to the SEND page on the ICB website Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
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The Learning Disability Assessment Pathway (0-18) position statement outlines the difference between Learning disability and learning difficulties and explains how children are identified as having a learning disability.
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The Position Statement on Sensory Processing Difficulties by the Children's Occupational Therapy Service outlines the team's position in relation to the use of the term Sensory Processing Difficulties and Sensory Integration Therapy and describes the services that are offered in Shropshire and Telford to support children and young people who are experiencing difficulties with managing sensory processing needs.
Contact the ICB SEND team on, stw.send@nhs.net, if there are other areas you feel would benefit from the development of a position statement.
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