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Guidance for new parent carers
Having a child with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) can affect all areas of life. The good news is, there is a lot of support. It is just knowing where to find it, which is why we have created this section. Just as importantly, it…SEND Health
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub.Stuff to Do
There are lots of leisure activities for children and young people with a disability in Manchester. There are also lots of mainstream clubs and activities which are accessible to disabled children, known as 'universal services'. You can: Use the 'Search the Service Directory' facility at…Local Offer Review Board
The Local Offer Review Board meets termly and the first meeting was held in November 2014, where the Terms of Reference were agreed. The Board members are from health, education, schools and social care as well as representatives from parent groups in Manchester. The purpose…SEND and Alternative Provision Change Programme Partnership
We’ve got some exciting news! Manchester has been chosen by the Department for Education to lead the North West Change Programme Partnership. The government realised that the system for helping children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities isn't working as well as…Stuff to do - Highlights
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. Here is a selection of activities that are free or low cost for families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the Manchester City Council area. We…SEND education
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. If you are new to the world of SEND, it might be helpful to read our Guidance For New Parent Carers. The Special Education and Disability Information, Advice and Support Manchester (SENDIASS) offers free information, advice and support…Young people with SEND up to 25
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. Watch this fun video about stuff to do in Manchester, made by students from Loreto College. There is also this video about the Flip project, an example of a SEND Community Offer activity for young people. …Local Offer Newsletter
Sign up to the Manchester City Council e-bulletin system to get the newsletter. Here is some guidance on how to do this. Our latest newsletter April 24th 2024: Our next drop in - SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Carers support - News round up…