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  1. Manchester SEND Report 2024

    Manchester has been appointed by the Department for Education as lead area for the North West Change Programme Partnership to test the reforms outlined in the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan 2023. This report provides an overview of the proposed reforms and how Manchester…
  2. SEND and Alternative Provision Change Programme

    Manchester has been appointed by the Department for Education as lead area for the North West Change Programme Partnership. The government realised that the system for helping children and young people with special educational needs isn't working as well as it should. After listening to…
  3. How you are having a say

    Watch our short film about Manchester Local Offer.  Here are some of the ways parents/carers and young people with SEND are having their say in the city. Co-production: In these special editions of the newsletter, we share the co-production work in the city. Here is…
  4. Young people (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.     …
  5. 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…
  6. Benefits and grants

    This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub.  In Manchester, Carers Manchester and Citizens Advice offer support and signposting around money matters. 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 financial support around…
  7. Emotional and mental wellbeing

    This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub.   Here is a list of local and national organisations to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of parents/carers and the children they care for.  For under 25s, see the Young people section.     
  8. Support from organisations

    This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. Here is a selection of organisations and groups in the Manchester area and nationally to support parents/carers and families with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  You can also search our online directory…
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