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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-…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.Frequently Asked Questions Transport
How do I get a bus pass for school? Contact the Travel Co-ordination Unit on 0161 219 6400 to see if you are eligiable. How do I get a bus pass for Leisure? Contact Transport for Greater Manchester on 0161 244 1000, for details of bus passes and consessionary bus…Get involved and have your say
You and your young person can have a say in the support and services you need. By sharing your experiences and collaborating with us and other organisations, we can make positive changes that benefit all SEND families in the city. What shall I tell you…Getting involved with the Local Offer: Feedback from Melland's Information Day
Feedback from Melland’s School Information day 27th November 2015 Organised by Parent Champion Cath Stone I just wanted to say again what a fantastic day we had yesterday – and what a great venue.....! We were able to contact lots of new parents/ carers and…Guidance for new parent carers
Having a child with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) can affect all areas of life; day to day living, finances and family relationships, as well as your emotional wellbeing and the fun stuff. There is so much information out there. You probably wonder how best to…Guidance on statutory visits to children with special educational needs and disabilities or health conditions in long-term residential settings
Please view the Statutory Guidance on visiting children with special educational needs and disabilities or health conditions in long term residential care .(November 2017) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visiting-children-in-residential-special-schools-and-colleges. The guidance is aimed primarily at local authorities, health bodies and health or educational establishments. Based on The Visits to…Guidance tools for Practitioners in Youth Engagement
Young people should be influencing decisions about services which affect them. These tools are intended as a guide to help practitioners who want young people to participate in decision making processes. They can be used to help practitioners map out engagement within their service and…Home-to-School Transport Policy Consultation - September 6
Following the engagement sessions looking into Manchester’s Home-to-School Transport service earlier this year, Manchester City Council would like to hear from parents & carers, young people, teachers & school staff, and residents, as we open consultations on the reviewed policies on travel support to access education and training.…