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IASS April 2025 E- Bulletin
City of Wolverhampton Council sent this bulletin at 02-04-2025 08:25 AM BST
Many of you may have visited our website. We are always looking for ways to improve the website and now have a Feedback button on each page. The Feedback button will take you to a short survey about the website for us to gather your comments and suggestions so we can ensure it meets the needs of families in Wolverhampton.
Join us for a fun and interactive Makaton Taster Workshop on Friday 2nd May from 1:00pm to 2:45pm at the Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub.
Learn the basics of Makaton, a unique language programme that uses signs and symbols to help individuals communicate. This workshop is perfect for parents and carers looking to enhance their communication skills with their loved ones.
IASS SEND Surgery at Cherry Street Hub
Pop along for a confidential chat with a member of the IASS team.
No appointment necessary.
Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub, Cherry Street, WV3 0QW
Our next surgery dates are:
Thursday 10 April 9:30am to 1:00pm
Tuesday 6 May 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Look out for more dates on our website and social media @wolvesiass
Base 25: IASS SEND Surgery
In partnership with Base 25, IASS offers our SEND Surgery drop in sessions on the first Friday of every month from 10am to 12pm at:
Base 25 café, 29-31 Temple St, WV2 4AN
Our upcoming sessions are on:
4th April
2nd May
6th June
4th July
Wolverhampton SEND Local Offer Website
Wolverhampton has an all-new Local Offer website, detailing information, services and resources available to support children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
Local support such as where you can find helpful advice, fun activities or services
Educational settings in Wolverhampton or nearby such as early years, primary, secondary, sixth form, colleges, further education and higher education
Travel assistance arrangements for children or young people attending schools, colleges or an early years setting
How to get advice for young adults with SEND, like housing and employment support.
Wolves Foundation: Free SEND sports sessions
Cherry Street Hub: SEND Stay and Play
Wolverhampton Outreach: parent and carer training events
Wolverhampton Outreach Service offers a numerous training sessions and events to parents and carers to enhance their understanding of their child's SEND needs and how to support them. Book onto their upcoming events:
Introduction to ADHD: Thursday 10 April- 9:30am to 11:00am Online webinar- Book at: Online Introduction to ADHD with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ · Eequ An online workshop for parents and carers of children with a diagnosis for ADHD and those who are currently being assessed. Learn about ADHD and explore topics such as the different types of ADHD, masking, ADHD and girls and the role of medication. Gain some practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child, as well as hear from other parents experiences and swap advice and support
Friendship and support group: Friday 11 April- 10:00am to 12:00pm At Graisley Family Hub, Pool Street, WV2 4NE For parents of children with Autism and/or ADHD. No diagnosis needed. No booking required, but for further information email RWatson1@aatrust.co.uk
Introduction to Autism: Thursday 8 May- 10:00am to 12:00pm At Bingley Family Hub, Norfolk Road, WV3 0JE Book at: An Introduction to Autism with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ · Eequ A workshop for parents and carers of children who already have a diagnosis of Autism and those who are currently on the diagnostic pathway. Learn about Autism and cover topics such as sensory differences, communication and interaction. Gain practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child, as well as hear from other parents experiences and swap advice and support.
Teenlife parent programme: Monday 12 May- At Graisley Family Hub, Pool Street, WV2 4NE Book at: Teenlife Parent Programme with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ · Eequ This eight week programme is for parents and carers of children aged 10 to 16, who have a diagnosis of autism or are on the pathway. Each week will look at a different topic that impacts teenagers with autism; such as homework, sexuality and relationships. This programme gives the opportunity to meet other parents and carers, swap advice and support and to hear other people's experiences. Licensed by the National Autistic Society and delivered by two trained facilitators.
Emotionally Based School Non- Attendance: Thursday 15 May- 10:00am to 12:00pm at Warstones Primary School, Warstones Road, WV4 4LU Book at: Emotionally Based School Non Attendance with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ · Eequ A workshop for parents and carers of children who are experiencing emotionally based school non attendance. learn information on what parents can do to support their children and what support they should expect from school. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and talk to other parents/carers, sharing experiences and swapping advice and support.
Supporting Sensory Differences: Thursday 22 May- A workshop for parents and carers who would like to learn more about sensory processing. Learn about sensory processing and understand some of the challenges children face. Understand over and under sensitivity and how this can impact on their daily life. Gain some practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child.
Yo! Wolves Easter Activities
Throughout the Easter holidays, organisations across Wolverhampton are hosting activity sessions for children to enjoy.
Events include seasonal arts and crafts, sports, cooking, animal handling, sensory play sessions, football camp, coding and music production.
Curiosity Club is designed for children with additional support or emotional needs, including SEND, care experienced children, and children with a social worker, plus their siblings.
Their inclusive and accessible activity days running from 14th to 17th April are filled with arts, crafts, fun activities and games for children living in Wolverhampton aged 5 to 13 years.
Also on Thursday 17th April there will be a fantastic puppet theatre show 'The Zoo That Comes To You', supported by Black Country Touring.
Beatabox offers an exciting two-week workshop blending music and boxing fitness!
Hosted by Beatsabar Music Project, this unique experience will give young people aged 9 to 16 years the opportunity to move to the rhythm, create music, and express themselves creatively.
Rock School by WV10 Consortium offers children aged 8 to 16 years the opportunity to make music and meet new friends at their Easter HAF club from 22nd to 25th April.
Young people will have the chance to try a variety of different instruments, develop their music skills, learn to read music and work together to learn their favourite songs. Young people will also be able to train their singing voices with a professional singing coach. Instruments include drums, guitar, percussion and keyboard.
The School of Coding offers children aged 7 to 11 years its AI, Coding and Robotics Easter events from 14th to 25 April.
Explore the world of AI, coding, and robotics through interactive and engaging activities including building your own robots and coding interactive games and animations.
Gazebo Theatre from 14th to 25 April offers young people aged 8 to 17 years its Easter Activities.
Enjoy exciting and creative activities including Drama, Dance, Easter themed Arts & Crafts, Mindfulness, Games and Music. Every activity is designed to spark creativity, boost confidence and build resilience.
On 24 and 25 April, the Golden Cue Pool and Snooker hall offers Snooker Stars. This is an opportunity for young people aged 12 to 16 years to develop their snooker playing abilities with the help of expert coaches and meet new friends.
We post lots of information and advice on our social media pages to keep you aware and informed of upcoming events, activities, useful resources and other information:
