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PODS Toileting Workshop, MenSpace & Lots More...

PODS Toileting Workshop

Thursday 11th July from 10am-12pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

We will be running a toileting session in person on 11th July.

The session will cover Toilet Training knowledge, with the aim to give parents the tools to begin toilet training with informative activities and useful resources to take home.

This session will be ran by professionals with lived experience.

Places are limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

To register your interest, please email: louise@podstelford.org

PODS MenSpace - Gym Session

Wednesday 26th June from 10am-1pm at Nuffield Health Telford Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, Telford, TF3 4AG

Join us at Nuffield Health on one of our limited Guest Passes. Exercise has been proven to be extremely beneficial for Mental Health.

So whether you want to let off some steam with weights or cardio, or take time out to in the sauna or cafe, Nuffield has it all!

Please see the link below for further information on the facilities: Nuffield Health Telford 

To book your place, please click here: PODS MenSpace - Gym Session

PFA Open Room - Feedback Session

Thursday 27th June from 10am-12pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

This group is aimed at those parents/carers of young people aged between 14 and 25 to have a chat and share experiences over tea, coffee, and biscuits.  

During this session I will be asking for feedback on the PFA outcome and highlighting the positives and negatives in each area. As well as asking for feedback on our new PFA Directory.

If you are unable to make it, please feel free to contact me on: matt@podstelford.org

To book, please click here: PFA Open Room - Feedback Session

Adult Social Care Workshop (Online/Remote)

Monday 1st July 2024 from 12.30pm-2.30pm

We are hosting a workshop/discussion for Adult Social Care (or transition into).

It will include information from a nationally recognised speaker and family members and a young lady with lived experience of DRE's.

The workshop is online (or you can join us to take part at the PODS Hub). It will be interactive and an opportunity to ask questions.

• Process for direct payments.
• Disability Related Expenses.
• Social care financial assessments when young person living at home.
• Social care financial assessments when young people are in supported living.

To book, please click here: Adult Social Care Workshop (Online/Remote)

PODS Stop Motion Video Club

Monday 17th June 2024 at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

PODS Stop Motion Video Club resumes from Jan 2024. The children/young people will be provided with Lego and Ipads to help make the stop motion videos. Cost is £3 per child/young person.

Please contact Uma at uma@podstelford.org for any details.

To book, please click here: PODS Stop Motion Video Club

PODS Minecraft Club

Tuesday 18th June 2024 from 4pm-5pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

A chance to come together and enjoy a session of Minecraft. Please note Minecraft will be accessed via PODS iPads which are linked to one another to allow multiplayer options. Children will not be able to access their own Minecraft accounts for safety reasons. 
Sessions open to children and young people of all ages who are members of PODS including their siblings.

Drinks and biscuits provided. 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 Minecraft Club

PODS Social Support Group at Blists Hill

Wednesday 26th June 2024 from 10am-12pm at PODS Hub, 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. 

Tickets are available at a subsidised cost of £3 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 Social Support Group at Blists Hill

PODS Social Support Group at Admaston House

Monday 1st July from 10am to 11.30am at Admaston House Community Centre, Telford, TF5 0BN

Join us at our friendly Family group, a chance to catch up on updates, discuss services and access non-judgemental peer support with fellow parent carers. 

Any family members welcome to join us and we'll supply the refreshments and treats too (donations welcome).

To book, please click here: PODS Social Support Group at Admaston House

PODS Mental Health Drop In

Thursday 4th July 2024 from 10am-11.30am at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU

Come and join us for our Mental Health Drop In, in a safe and non-judgemental environment. 

We will have tea, coffee, biscuits, cakes, and a listening ear ready for you. 

Whether you would like to off load, have a warm cuppa, or just want someone to talk too. We are here for you.

To book, please click here: PODS Mental Health Drop In

Short Breaks Statement - 2024

Sharing from Telford & Wrekin Council...

"Following consultation in December 2023, we have been working on our new Short Breaks Statement. In Telford & Wrekin we work together with children, young people and their families to achieve the best possible outcomes in all areas of their life. We believe that with the ‘right support at the right time’ this is possible. Working together, children and young people with disabilities can and will achieve their full potential. The Short Break Statement is designed to show how we meet the social care needs of Children and Young People with disabilities in Telford.

We would like to thank all parents who contributed to the statement and have provided feedback to help us create such a useful and informative document."

You can download and view the document here: Short Breaks Statement - 2024

SEN Magazine - May/June 2024 Issue

In the SEN Magazine May/June Issue, you will find articles on the following:

• Exclusions don't work.
• A SENCO reaches the end of her tether.
• The sensory roots of Maths.
• Tourette's - widely misunderstood.

To read those articles and the magazine in full, please click here: SEN Magazine - May/June 2024 Issue

Action for Happiness Calendar - Joyful June 2024

Please note the above material is subject to copyright, please contact PODS before sharing any of the information in this PODS Ebulletin.

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

Kerrie Seagrave, Member Support Co-ordinator

on behalf of PODS Parent Carer Forum.

We hope you enjoyed reading our latest e-bulletin - we hope you continue to find it useful. If you have any suggestions to make it better feel free to let me know.