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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…Access to Work
Please open the document below to find information about Access to WorkAdding your service to 'Help and Support Manchester'
To keep the directory as up to date as possible, we ask that organisations and services register, to allow you to either create a new entry or take ownership of an existing entry and update it as and when you need to. If you notice something…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…Are you eligible for free childcare for your 2 year old?
Many children aged two can have 15 hours free early learning a week at a day nursery, playgroup or with a childminder. Early Learning in a childcare setting helps children with their development and to gain confidence, ready for when they start school. Find out if…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…The Care and Support Jargon Buster
The Care and Support Jargon Buster is a plain English guide to the most commonly used social care words and phrases and what they mean. The definitions were developed and tested by a steering group that included people who use services, carers, representatives from local…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…Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Services in Manchester
Most disagreements can be sorted out by talking with the school, college, local authority, or Clinical Commissioning Group. Sometimes it can be difficult to reach agreement and SENDIASS Manchester. SENDIASS Manchester can help by providing impartial information, advice and support. Where issues can still not be resolved,…