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PODS Charity (Parents Opening Doors)

Co-production Strategy for Children and Young People with Complex Needs in Telford

Challenging Perceptions and PODS Charities are working in partnership to develop a ‘strategy for co-production’ for Children and Young People with complex needs, and who may come into contact with the criminal justice system. We are gathering views from professionals, parent carers and children and young people themselves (10-25years). We would appreciate your input into […]

PODS Autumn Term Activity Sessions

Sessions run on Thursdays after school and Saturday mornings. Open to PODS members who are of primary and secondary age. Tickets are available through TicketSource: PODS Autumn Term Activity Sessions Parent/carer attendance is essential. Please email jeannie@podstelford.org for more information.

Exciting Announcement!!! PODS is on the Move

We are delighted to inform you that PODS has secured new premises, the new space is larger and has better facilities, with greater accessibility and free parking. The move will enable us to extend the current services on offer and allow for the addition of many exciting new opportunities, such as a permanent sensory room, […]

FREE Challenges at Home Sessions

Support sessions (for child/young person with Autism with/without diagnosis). 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 families to find solutions together and share experiences and […]

PODS Lego Club

From Wednesday 7th September 2022 – Wednesday 19th October 2022 at Donnington Community Hub, Telford, TF2 7PR 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 social and communication skills. Drinks and biscuits provided. Session costs are £3 per […]

PODS Minecraft Club

Coming soon PODS Minecraft club, Tuesdays 4pm – 5pm at the PODS Offices in Hazeldine House, Town centre. Open to PODS registered children of all ages including siblings, just £2.50 per child/young person, including drinks and biscuits. Minecraft will be accessed via PODS iPads, which have securely linked accounts, participants will not be able to […]

PRESS RELEASE: PODS CHARITY: The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

PODS Charity, based in Telford & Wrekin recognised with Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for2022, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee YearA voluntary group from Telford & Wrekin who work with families of disabled children and youngpeople has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award avoluntary group can receive in the UK.PODS […]

PODS Summer Holiday Sessions

Activity session places for children and young people during the summer holidays are now available. Activities include Blists Hill, Enginuity, outdoor sports, coding, Minecraft, crafts, Lego and sensory sessions. £2.50 per person. Bookings made via Ticketsource: PODS SUMMER HOLIDAYS SESSIONS  Parent/carer supervision required at all times. Open to PODS members. Please email jeannie@podstelford.org for more information or queries.

PODS Picnic in the Park 2022

Monday 1st August 2022 from 10am-4pm at Admaston House, Admaston, Telford, TF5 0BN Come along and join in the fun at our Picnic in the Park! We will have lots of activities available throughout the day, including: A Gaming Van, Fun Science, Inflatables, The Wizard Man and much more. We look forward to seeing you […]