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PODS Sensory Sessions

We have a range of sensory group sessions and private hire bookings available during August! Please visit Ticketsource for more information about group ages and dates. Parent/carer attendance required. Siblings are welcome, please book a ticket per child. Please email queries to jeannie@podstelford.org. Private hire Preschool 7-11 years 12+ years

PODS Arthog Outreach and SkyReach Sessions 

Join PODS this September for sessions at Arthog Outreach (Wellington) and SkyReach (Town Park)! Sessions are every Monday at 4:45-6:15 and open for primary aged children and 12-25 years, alternating between the two venues and age groups. Activities at SkyReach may consist of high ropes, quick jump, orienteering and crate stack. Activities at Arthog Outreach may consist […]

PODS Annual Report July 2023

Welcome to our Annual report which contains the financial reporting period April 2022 – March2023. PODS was set up in 2008 as part of the aiming high for disabled children strategy fromcentral government, we are proud to be a completely independent organisation, led by parentcarers for the benefit of disabled children and their families. As […]

PODS Family Experience Annual Survey

Please help us to share your experiences with our annual survey. The evidence from this report is used in discussions with strategic and operational teams – across health, social care, education to work with services to understand the parent carer and family voice, and to improve outcomes. To take part in the survey, please click […]

Short Breaks Newsletter – July 2023 

Sharing from Telford & Wrekin Council… “On Wednesday 5th July, we held a Short Breaks Market Place Event to give our local families the opportunity to find out more about a range of services and support that are available to children with disabilities and their families in Telford. It was wonderful to see so many […]

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 […]

PODS July Activities

Come and join PODS this July for a variety of activities! Parent/carer attendance is required and booking is essential. Wolf Yoga  Blists Hill  Games  Enginuity  Inflata Nation  Crafts 

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 […]

PODS Volunteer Opportunity

It’s that time of year again for our exciting Picnic in the Park, remember this year, it is being held at Charlton High School on Monday 7th August. We are looking for volunteers to help out on the day, this could be on the stalls manning. The Inflatables play equipment, as well as people with […]

PODS Happy Healthy & Active Holiday Scheme

PODS are delighted to be running another SEN holiday scheme over the Summer period. We have made a further alterations to the program based on feedback, we will be offering sessions of varying lengths and differing themes, so hopefully something for everyone.  Please carefully read the details and costs for each session before making your […]