Together We Can Make a Difference

PODS Charity (Parents Opening Doors)

Working Together Charter goes ‘live’

We know at PODS, the power and importance of our parent carer voices, which we gather every day. We gather these voices and experiences to help us to co-produce local services. As the formal Parent Carer Forum leading on Participation and Co-Production for the past fifteen years, we are in a really important place to […]

An Opportunity to Advertise in PODS Annual Newsletter

Do you run a dance class, group or business associated with or for the benefit the SEN community? Would you like the opportunity to advertise to a targeted audience? This year for the first time we are offering the opportunity for local organisations to advertise in our annual newsletter which is sent out to over […]

PODS Sleep Workshops

From the 23rd January we will be running our 3 week sleep workshop, places are very limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. It is vital that participants attend all 3 sessions in order to complete the course, priority of places will be given to people who can attend all sessions. The […]

PODS After School Clubs

Please see the poster below for details of PODS After School Clubs held at PODS Hub during Term Time. Cost is £3 per child. To book your place, please click on the links below: PODS Code Club PODS Minecraft Club PODS Lego Club

PODS Challenges at Home Sessions

“Challenges at home” sessions for families who have a child on assessment pathway or undergoing diagnosis of autism.  Open to 0-18 years from mainstream and special schools. For families to discuss home/life concerns and seek information and advice from Educational Psychologist team around emotional, behaviour, social, anxieties, routines, etc. We use these sessions to support […]

PODS Sensory Sessions

New for 2023! Sensory sessions open to all ages- Mondays 10-11:30am (preschool), 4-5pm and Fridays 12-1pm. Please click on the links below to book your place: PODS Preschool Sensory Sessions PODS All Ages Sensory Session

PODS January Activity Sessions

Join our next round of activity sessions! Please click on the links below to book your place: Games Sessions Painting and Creativity Sessions Inflata Nation – Please note that places are limited. Please email jeannie@podstelford.org to be put on the waitlist. Blists Hill Crafts Sessions

PODS Christmas Opening Hours

The whole of the PODS Team would like to take the opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whatever form that may take. Please note that our social media presence and response to emails will be limited over the festive period (Mon 19th Dec – Mon 2nd Jan […]

PODS Happy Healthy and Active Holidays Scheme & Lots More…

This half term PODS is piloting a SEN holiday scheme, it will run for 5 days over the Christmas break, with a variety of activities on offer to suit varying needs and interests. All children/young people aged 0-25 with an additional need and/or a disability are welcome, including their siblings. All children/young adults will be […]