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PODS March Activities, Sleep Course & Lots More...
PODS March Activities
Join PODS this March for a variety of activity sessions! Parents and carers must attend and tickets are required for all children and young people.
Open to children and young people, including siblings.
To book, please click the links below:
PODS Sleep Course
Are you having trouble getting your child/young person to sleep at night?
From Thursday 6th March we will be running our 3 week Sleep Tight Course.
The course will cover; The importance of sleep, Causes of sleep issues, sleep physiology, good sleep practice and strategies.
Sessions will last 1.5 hours and run weekly at 10am on Thursday’s at the PODS Hub. Parent/carers must attend all 3 sessions in order to successfully complete the course. Places are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis.
To register your interest please email elaine@podstelford.org
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** REMINDER - SEND CONFERENCE - Thurs 27th February. Last Few Spaces Remaining **
We are looking forward to welcoming all those of you who have booked a place at the SEND Conference on Thursday 27th February at the Holiday Inn. We have an exciting day planned for you - and of course a free lunch!
The day will start at 9.30am and you are welcome to join us for refreshments from 9am. We end at 2.30pm in time for 'school runs'.
If you are not able to attend for any reason, please let us know directly or email jayne@podstelford.org so that your ticket can be re-allocated.
To book, please click here: SEND Education Conference
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PODS Social Support Group at Blists Hill
Friday 28th February 2025 from 10am-12pm at Blists Hill Victorian Town, Telford, TF7 5UD
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. Tickets are non-refundable.
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 Code Club
Monday 3rd March 2025 from 4.30pm-5.30pm 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 Sensory Sessions
PODS Sensory Sessions are held at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU.
Siblings are also welcome. Parent/carer supervision required at all times.
We have availability on the 0-6 years and 7-11 years sessions. Please click on the following links to book:
Monday 3rd March 2025 from 3.45pm-4.45pm - PODS Sensory Sessions Age 0-6
Wednesday 26th February 2025 from 3.45pm-4.45pm - PODS Sensory Sessions Age 7-11
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PODS Minecraft Club
Tuesday 4th March 2025 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
Magic Show for over 18's - PODS Fundraising Event
Thursday 6th March 2025 from 6.30pm-8.30pm at PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU
Join us for a night of wonder at the PODS Fundraising Evening!
Prepare to be enchanted by the incredible Jack Dent, a professional magician and proud member of the Magic Circle!
Just £10 per person, including light refreshments! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of magic and fun while supporting a great cause!
To book your tickets, simply email Jo at: events@podstelford.org.
We can't wait to share this magical experience with you!
Newlife Awareness Session
We are delighted and extremely grateful to have received some funding from the Dorothy Pamela Smilth Charity via Newlife Charity to purchase some new sensory equipment to improve our sensory space and add new experiences especially for wheelchair users.
Why not pop along on the 17th March to meet the Newlife team and be the first to try out our new equipment.
Newlife Charity had this to say "Thanks to a generous donation from the Dorothy Pamela Smith Charity, Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children are thrilled to announce funding for new play toys and equipment to enhance our services!
To celebrate and share more about Newlife’s free services, we’re hosting a Newlife Awareness Session!
Join us for a day of valuable information, where you can:
- Learn about Equipment Grants and Loans available to support your child's needs.
- Discover the incredible Play Therapy Pods and how they can benefit your child.
- Access our Nurse Helpline for expert advice and guidance.
- Find out how we advocate for families and how you can get involved in our campaigns.
- Explore fundraising opportunities and ways YOU can make a difference.
Date: Monday 17th March 12.30 – 2.30
Location: PODS Hub, 1 Hawksworth Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TU
There will also be a chance to meet the Newlife nurses, sign up for Play Therapy Pods, and gain insight into how you can apply for Equipment Grants and Loans. Meet Newlife’s senior managers, ask questions, and learn how they can support you and your family. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect and learn more about the support available to you!
Find out more about Newlife at newlifecharity.co.uk" Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children
To book your place at the awareness session, please click here: Newlife Awareness Session
PODS Mental Health Drop In
Wednesday 19th March 2025 from 12.30pm-2pm 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, 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
PODS Pre-School Sensory Sessions
Join our warm welcoming staff for our pre-school sensory sessions on a Friday morning 10.30am-11.30am during term-time.
The sessions are held at PODS Hub, this session is for children from 0-5. Please only take photos of your own children.
No refunds available.
To book, please click here: PODS Pre-School Sensory Sessions
Nurture & Grow
Care in the Community by the Community
Nurture and Grow provides specialist PA support for children and young people aged 0-25 with disabilities and additional needs.
We are now accepting applications for support from individuals who are self funding or using direct payments.
Please follow the QR code in the poster or click below to apply:
Nurture & Grow Personal Support Application
Fully trained support workers providing 1:1 and 2:1 care.
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Blossom & Bloom Stay and Play Session
Blossom & Bloom is a stay and play session for infants and pre-schoolers aged 0-5. There will be fun activities every week, come for a coffee, meet other parents in our welcome and inclusive environment.
This will be open to all children prior and post diagnosis, this group every Tuesday term-time only it will run 10-11.30 at PODS hub for any extra information contact Louise@podstelford.org
Survey - Short Breaks Statement 2025
Sharing from Telford & Wrekin Council...
"Telford and Wrekin Council’s Short Breaks Statement is designed to show how we meet the social care needs of Children and Young People, up to the age of 18, with disabilities in Telford and Wrekin. It shows the levels of support available, who it is available to and how to access it. The statement was initially published in Spring 2023, and we are now carrying out annual reviews to ensure it is fit for purpose and remains up to date. By completing this survey, you are helping us to produce our new statement. Your thoughts and views are invaluable.
It is important to have access to and have read the Short Breaks Statement when completing this survey."
You can view a copy of the Short Breaks Statement and take part in the survey here: Survey - Short Breaks Statement 2025
Entrust Care Partnership - Affordable Holidays for Families Impacted by Disability/Additional Needs
Sharing from Entrust Care Partnership...
"We are a 'Not for Profit' organisation that supports children, young people and adults with additional needs as well as their parents and carers.
We are based in Warwickshire and have close links with both the Warwickshire and Coventry Parent Carer forums that are local to us. We have two caravans in both Skegness and Burnham on Sea. We aim to offer affordable holidays to families impacted by disability.
For comparison a week in the summer with us is £700, including entertainment passes for each guest. For a comparable caravan booking with either site directed would be in excess of £1000, for many weeks it can be much more.
Our Burnham on Sea caravans are on a Haven Resort, this is the link: https://www.haven.com/parks/somerset/burnham-on-sea/
Our Skegness Caravans are on a Park Den Resort, this is the link: https://www.parkdeanresorts.co.uk/location/east-anglia-lincolnshire/southview/
All our caravans have the same layout and sleep up to 6. There is a double bedroom with an en-suite, a twin room with 2 single beds and a sofa bed in the lounge. All caravans have a walk in/wheel in shower. They all have outdoor decking and outdoor furniture.
Bookings can be made by completing our booking form using this link: https://forms.gle/kKJyWqyBUqwjWTT76.
If you have any questions, please email bookings@entrustcarepartnership.org.uk or call 07549 495474
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Family Hubs Eatwell, Weaning and Sugar Awareness Session
Please find below new details of the Eatwell session's that will be running at The Silver Threads Hall in partnership with Family Hubs, these sessions are open to anyone who has children aged between 0 to 2 years.
To book on any of the four sessions below please email to book your place this is so they can take some additional information from you. Please email alan.watkins@thesilverthreadshall.org.uk
Eatwell Guide: In this they use the Eatwell mat talk about the six sections that make up diet and how much we should be consuming, what each section does for our bodies. We also make use of the fake food to see if they understand which section they belong under and why.
This session will be running on Tuesday 1st April 1pm until 2pm.
Sugar Awareness: They talk about how much is recommended, where our sugar comes from, they share the NHS food scan app and how it is used to aid finding out what’s hidden in everyday products. Tooth health brushing and the use of bottles, dummies.
This session will be running on Tuesday 25th March 1pm until 2pm.
Weaning Stage 1: First introduction to food for your baby from age 6mth and why it’s not recommended before this time.
This session will be running on Tuesday 4th March 1pm until 2pm.
Weaning Stage 2: Finger foods menu ideas recipes. Any problems, open discussion from everyone with tips .
This session will run on Monday 28th April 1pm to 2pm
Each session is one hour and fifteen mins this gives time for Q&A .
'Asthma Detectives Academy' on 8th March 2025 at 10.30am - Free Online Workshop for Children and Young People
Sharing from Asthma + Lung UK...
"Are you 8 - 11 years old, or new to asthma? Do you, your sibling or a friend have asthma? Join us on Saturday 8th of March 2025 at 10.30am for a free and fun online morning workshop.
This exciting event will help you to get ‘clued up’ about asthma.
What is the Asthma Detectives Academy?
Through online group activities and interactive games, we will help you to uncover the truth about asthma. Our Asthma + Lung UK expert team of ‘chief detectives’ will help you to ‘crack the case’ on asthma. You will learn tips and tricks for managing your asthma at school, at home, and in groups and clubs.
What can you expect?
- Expert detectives – Meet our team of expert detectives including an asthma nurse and lung physiotherapist
- Fact or fiction – What is asthma? Take our myth-busting quiz to uncover the truth
- Solve the riddle – Crack our word puzzles to uncover asthma’s hidden triggers
- Detective’s briefcase – Take a look inside to discover our toolkit for managing asthma
- Top secret video footage – Unlock top secret video footage to learn how to use your inhalers and spacer correctly
How can I sign up? Visit our website link below, or email: supportgroups@asthmaandlung.org.uk for more information.
Parent and Carer Support Network Events | Asthma + Lung UK
Please note: A parent, carer or responsible adult age 18+ must be present with children at all times during the workshop."
Action for Happiness Calendar - Friendly February 2025
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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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