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SEN Support in Mainstream Schools
What is SEN support?Every child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) should have SEN support. This means help that is additional to or different from the support generally given to other children of the same age. The purpose of SEN support is to help children achieve the…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…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.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…SEND families experiences during the Covid pandemic
We wanted to capture how SEND families were experiencing the Covid pandemic and their thoughts of some of the ways we responded. Luca, Geraldine and Jodie share their stories in short video recordings. We also asked our Changemakers to co-produce a survey to understand the…SEND Health
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub.SEND Inclusion Funding and DAF Funding
Most children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will have their needs met through universal provision or through services available through the Manchester Early Years Pathway for children aged 0-5 with a special educational need or disability A small number of children will have…SENDIASS: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service Manchester
What is SENDIASS? The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This service is also offered directly to young people.…Short Breaks
Manchester City Council provides a range of Short Break services for disabled children and young people with Special Educational Needs, rare disorders and chronic medical conditions age 0 - 17 years inclusive.You can also view our range of Short Break Approved Providers, which you can contact…