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Telford and Wrekin - Parents Open Doors (PODS)

Alice Hirst, PPP OfficerHello, I am Alice Hirst. I am pleased to introduce myself as the Parent Participation Project (PPP) Officer for your region. I came into post at the end of June 2009 and am looking forward to working in partnership with parents and the local authority to enhance parent participation locally.

PPP is keen to work with parents and carers to support the development of parent participation in Telford & Wrekin and we really want to hear your ideas and feedback on what would make a difference locally; such as training courses, networking events, information days etc. For further information about the project and to share your views please do not hesitate to contact me on 07545 697 307 or email me on ahirst@treehouse.org.uk  

I look forward to hearing your ideas!

Already established in Telford and Wrekin are the parent forum Parents Open Doors (PODS) (PDF 138.72KB). PODS aim is for parents and carers to have a voice in how services for disabled children are shaped and delivered locally.

Members of PODSPODS For me by Julie Stafford, PODS member

'We are a group of parents with children with additional needs who want to contribute to the quality of life and provision for disabled children and their parents locally.

We also want to be actively involved in the process on how services for children with disabilities and additional needs in Telford & Wrekin can be improved and developed.

We are a diverse group of parents offering different gifts and skills to PODS. Some of us are very vocal and wish to act as champions for parents of children with disabilities, others wish to publicly address genuine needs and concerns, whilst others find their strengths not only in speaking out, but also listening to fellow parents and sharing views and concerns with professionals.

We all have vast life and professional experience who believe in fostering an inclusive forum for support in an atmosphere full of laughter, mutual support and genuine care for one another. We just want to do our part in making a difference to children with disabilities in the Borough.'

Contact PODS

To find out more about PODS please visit our Facebook page, and if you would like to become a member of the Telford and Wrekin parent Forum it is FREE to join and you can be involved as much or as little as you would like. Please download the PODS leaflet (PDF 138.72KB) and complete the membership form or telephone: 01952 457439. 

You can also contact PODS by mail: PODS, c/o Parent Partnership Service, The Poplars, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QN, email: julie@parentpartnershipshropshireandtelford.org.uk or by visiting the Shropshire and Telford Parent Partnership website.

Local Authority Contact

  • Children and Young People Civic Offices, Telford TF3 4WS. www.telford.gov.uk. Telephone: 01952 385 004

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