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PODS Perinatal & Infant Disability Support Worker, SEND Inspection Report & Lots More...

PODS Perinatal & Infant Disability Support Worker

Hello Everyone;

I’m Louise and I am PODS new Perinatal & Infant Disability Support Worker.

I am very much looking forward to starting my new role and ensuring families have the support they require when they need it the most. I have gained a wealth of lived experience in my journey, we had a postnatal diagnosis of complex disabilities shortly after my son’s birth. Now my son is in school, I am hoping to create a difference in this role at PODS to ensure no one goes through the journey alone like we had too.
My desire is that no one feels alone when receiving a perinatal or infant disability diagnosis, I hope to provide support and guidance for the journey ahead. I will help in a manner of ways, such as being a listening ear, attending appointments, explaining unknown jargon and offering practical advice. Whatever families may face, every step of the way I will be there, ensuring families are supported is the most important thing to me.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the role, or if you are expecting a baby with disabilities or have a child under 2 diagnosed with disability: louise@podstelford.org

SEND Inspection Report (OFSTED/CQC)

Thank you to all our families who participated in providing feedback as part of the SEND Inspection in March, through completion of the survey or via the parent carer groups that inspectors met with.  The final report has now been issued, and you can find the link below.  

PODS Parent Carer Forum will provide a response in due course (we are meeting as a Strategic Parent Rep group today - Monday 10th July to discuss). In the meantime, we continue working on the SEND Action Plans and embedding the 'Working Together Charter'.

Telford & Wrekin Council - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted

If anyone has any comments on the report, then please contact our Strategic Co-ordinator directly at jayne@podstelford.org or call 0777 534 2092.

PODS Lego Club

Wednesday 12th & 19th July from 4pm-5pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

PODS Lego Club is running sessions for children from 5-14 years old during Term Time. The children will be building as well as be able to improve their  to social and communication skills. 

Session costs are non-refundable, parent/carer/PA must remain on site for the duration of the session. Please ensure every child/young person attending has a ticket.

To book, please click here: PODS Lego Club

PODS Code Club

Monday 17th July from 3.45pm-4.45pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

PODS Code Club is running sessions for children from 7-13 years old during Term Time. The children will be learning to code in SCRATCH. Along with learning how to code, the children will also be building upon their skills like problem solving, collaboration and communication. 

Session costs are non-refundable, parent/carer/PA must remain on site for the duration of the session. Please ensure every child/young person attending has a ticket, those attending without a ticket will be turned away. Adult tickets are NOT required.

To book, please click here: PODS Code Club

PODS Blists Hill Family Group

Thursday 20th July from 10am-12pm at 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

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. Please note a facemask is required in some parts of the village. Tickets are available at a subsidised cost of £3.00 per person. 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.

To book, please click here: PODS Blists Hill Family Group

Telford & Wrekin SEND Drop In (Please Book Timed Slot)

Thursday 13th July at Wellington Library, Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre, Larkin Way, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1LX

Would you like the opportunity to speak to one of the SEND Officers from Telford & Wrekin?
Do you have a question about Special Educational Needs and/or Disability in Telford?
 
There is also the opportunity to find out more and meet PODS Parent Carer Forum and the SEND  Information Advice and Support Service (IASS).
 
Join us at the SEND Drop In on Thursday 13 July between 12noon and 1.30pm, please book a timeslot so that we can make sure that everyone can have an opportunity to speak to us. You will have an opportunity to talk to all 3 teams if you wish to.

To book a time slot, please click here: Telford & Wrekin SEND Drop In 

Holiday Activity Information (shared from Telford & Wrekin Council)

We are sharing this information to let families know what is available over the summer.  Please contact individual providers regarding criteria and accessibility.

Happy Healthy Active Holidays Booklet Summer 2023

Eligibility Criteria:

• Reception – Year 11 benefit related FSM Children.
• SEND Children.
• Referral in by schools/services for vulnerable/at risk students that may benefit from the scheme.

To book, please click here: Happy Healthy Active Holidays Summer 2023

My Options Young People's Services

"Stay and Play" Scheme - Bookings are open from 17th July.

To register your interest and to receive an email with all this Information, details of how to book etc please contact yps@telford.gov.uk or call 01952 381589 or 01952 381317.

Telford & Wrekin Council - Inclusive Leisure SEND Programme 

Sharing from Telford & Wrekin Leisure...

"Take a look below at our inclusive activities and where you can do these. You will also find links to the individual leisure sites where you will find inclusive facilities listed. We would love to hear your feedback, please share at leisure@telford.gov.uk."

Please click the following link to view the Inclusive Leisure SEND Programme: Telford & Wrekin Council - Inclusive Leisure SEND Programme

Newbold Hope - Workshops and Training for Parent Carers over the Summer

Sharing from Newbold Hope...

"We are hosting a series of eight Newbold Hope Approach online training sessions over the summer. They are all co-produced with families who have lived experience, so everything we suggest has already worked well with other children in our community. They'll cost £8.50 each, which includes 4 week's access to the recording. We've had such incredible feedback from parents who have already taken part, and we now know of around 4,000 families in our community who have managed to help their child significantly reduce their violence or stop it altogether after joining us online for our Newbold Hope Approach sessions.

The dates and topics are:

• 13th July - How to survive the school summer holidays with a calm and happy family
• 20th July - How to keep brothers and sisters safe and happy
• 27th July - How to help a demand avoidant child feel happier and calmer
• 3rd August - How to boost communication skills in children and young people
• 24th August - How to support a child to reduce their controlling behaviour
• 31st August - Managing Change/Transitions/Routines in very anxious children
• 14th September - Getting the best for your child in meetings.

Find out more and to book, please click here: Newbold Hope - Workshops and Training for Parent Carers over the Summer"

Wellington Orbit

Chitty is coming to Wellington Orbit, to find out more and book, please click here: Wellington Orbit

PODS Picnic in the Park - New Venue!

Monday 7th August 2023 from 10am-4pm at Charlton High School, Apley Avenue, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3FA

Come and join us at our Picnic in the Park, it's open to everyone! We have lots of fun activities available on the day, including, A Gaming Van, Bouncy Castles, a Photobooth, Face Painting and much more!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Action for Happiness Calendar -  Jump Back Up July 2023

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Thank you for reading our latest Ebulletin, please stay safe & well. 

Kerrie Seagrave, Member Support Co-ordinator

on behalf of PODS Parent Carer Forum.

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