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SEND education
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 information, advice and support around SEND education in the city.…Benefits and grants
Manchester Local Offer SEND Information Hub In Manchester, the 'go to' organisations for support and signposting around money matters are Carers Manchester and Citizens Advice. There is also Manchester City Council's Cost of Living Advice Line and information hub. Nationally, the charity Contact has a lot of helpful information. See the Household matters section for…Stuff to do
Here is a selection of activities that are free or low cost for families with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the Manchester City Council area. The SEND Community Offer - Families living in the Manchester City Council area can access free…Access to computers and help to get online
Would you like to know about accessing services online including the Local Offer, but do not have access to a computer or the internet or would like help? Click on this link to find your nearest library, community centre, or computer club. Alternatively if you…Stephen's Story - Case Study
Feedback from Time Specialist Support Team Thought you'd appreciate an update on how things are going with Stephen: I think last time I mentioned him I said that he had started opening up to me a lot more. Well, this trend has continued and since…Feedback from Time Specialist Support
I recently took a young boy we support- Dapo- swimming for the first time. He is a lovely boy, but can be very challenging at times and can sometimes get distressed. After we had been in the pool for about 5 minutes, my co-worker- Kate-…Our Manchester Disability Plan
Please open the first download to see Our Manchester Disability Plan. For more information about Our Manchester Disability Plan, please open the second download AADS developed in March 2017.Local Offer Review Board- Minutes and Reports
The purpose of the board is to ensure the Local Authority is carrying out its statutory responsibilities to prepare, develop and review its Local Offer and to ensure the Local Offer is collaborative, accessible, comprehensive, upto date and transparent. The Board also acts as the Steering…Case Studies for Short Breaks and Universal Services
Case Studies for Short Breaks and Universal Services In this section you will find case studies from disabled young people, service providers and parents about services they have accessed and young people that have been empowered to access services and social activities to enrich their…