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JSNA (Joint Strategic Needs Assessment)
What is JSNA? A JSNA stands for a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. A JSNA describes a process that identifies current and future health and wellbeing needs in light of existing services and informs future service planning taking into account evidence of effectiveness. A JSNA identifies 'the big picture', in terms of the…Manchester joint area SEND inspection letter
In November 2021, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission conducted a joint inspection of Manchester to judge how effectively the local area has implemented the special educational needs and disability reforms. The findings from the inspection have now been published on the Ofsted website. …SEND Code of Practice
The revised SEND Code of Practice came into effect on 1 September 2014 and applies to children and young people aged 0 to 25 years.Choosing Childcare
Choosing Childcare Find details of local Childcare Providers in Manchester, including registered childminders who offer care in their own home, private day nurseries, adult and toddler groups, playgroups and out of school provision. You can search for eligble providers of Early Education Funding for 2, 3 or…When Things Go Wrong
Downloads How to appeal a SEND decision How to bring a disability discrimination claim Mediation Send Reforms Young offenders Judicial Review Legal aid Complaints CYP SEN in Youth Custody Disagreement Resolution and Mediation EHC Assessment Timelines Equality Act Early Years Equality Act Equality Act Easy…Frequently Asked Questions
In this section we are compiling the most frequently asked questions. If you have a question which is not listed, please contact Information Advice and Support.Preparing for Adulthood
Preparing for Adulthood The Preparing for Adulthood programme (PfA) is delivered by the National Development Team for inclusion (NDTi). The programme is funded by the Department for Education as part of the Delivering Better Outcomes Together consortium. The partnership brings together a wide range of expertise and experience…Anxiety Based School Avoidance
Anxiety Based School Avoidance - Manchester Schools Guidance Document The Anxiety Based School Avoidance guidance document is the result of a co-production between Manchester Local Authority, One Education Educational Psychology Service, Parents, Health as well as schools, colleges and provisions across Manchester. Anxiety Based School…Preparing for Adulthood
Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) is a programme funded by the Department for Education and is delivered by a partnership between the National Development Team for inclusion (NDTi).